Psychiatric Technicians pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,560 or more. The middle half of psychiatric technicians in Fargo earn between $39,960 and $48,230.
- $38K10th
- $40K25th
- $48KMedian
- $48K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,690 | $3,808 | $21.97 |
| Median | $48,230 | $4,019 | $23.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,960 | $3,330 | $19.21 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,230 | $4,019 | $23.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychiatric Technicians pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Psychiatric technicians in Fargo earn 5% more than the North Dakota average ($43,620) and about the same as the U.S. average ($46,610). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $45,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $45,690 | $48,230 | $38,270 | $56,560 | 210 |
| North Dakota | $43,620 | $39,960 | $38,350 | $55,760 | 270 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $45,690, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $38,892 a year, or $3,241 a month and $1,496 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $38,892 | $3,241 |
| Working in MN | $37,266 | $3,106 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for psychiatric technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $45,690 buys what about $50,280 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychiatric Technicians salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 1st of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fargo$45,690
- Bismarck$43,110
- Grand Forks$40,530
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
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Psychiatric Technicians salary in Fargo: questions
How much do psychiatric technicians make an hour in Fargo?
$21.97 an hour on average, and $23.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level psychiatric technicians salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychiatric technicians take-home pay in Fargo?
About $38,892 a year ($3,241 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,690.
Do psychiatric technicians earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 1.39, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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