Psychiatric Technicians pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,490 or more. The middle half of psychiatric technicians in Durham earn between $37,860 and $44,100.
- $37K10th
- $38K25th
- $44KMedian
- $44K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,620 | $3,552 | $20.49 |
| Median | $44,100 | $3,675 | $21.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,860 | $3,155 | $18.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,100 | $3,675 | $21.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychiatric Technicians pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Psychiatric technicians in Durham earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($42,270) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($46,610). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $45,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $42,620 | $44,100 | $36,580 | $51,490 | 430 |
| North Carolina | $42,270 | $40,630 | $33,900 | $50,530 | 5,950 |
| United States | $46,610 | $45,130 | $35,090 | $60,750 | 156,960 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychiatric Technicians salary after taxes in Durham
On the average salary of $42,620, a single filer in Durham takes home about $35,233 a year, or $2,936 a month and $1,355 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Durham a good place for psychiatric technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $42,620 buys what about $43,681 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 9.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychiatric Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 5th of 11 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Greensboro pays the most ($46,570).
- Greensboro$46,570
- Raleigh$44,720
- Hickory$44,430
- Charlotte$43,360
- Durham$42,620
- Winston-Salem$42,170
- Pinehurst$41,450
- Rocky Mount$41,400
- Fayetteville$38,380
- Wilmington$38,280
Highest-paying cities for psychiatric technicians
Stockton, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($90,620).
- Stockton, CA$90,620
- Napa, CA$79,140
- Vallejo, CA$76,310
- Visalia, CA$73,420
- Ann Arbor, MI$68,620
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Psychiatric Technicians salary in Durham: questions
How much do psychiatric technicians make an hour in Durham?
$20.49 an hour on average, and $21.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level psychiatric technicians salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychiatric technicians take-home pay in Durham?
About $35,233 a year ($2,936 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,620.
Do psychiatric technicians earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,610).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2053; area Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.23, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.