Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Virginia

Psychiatric technicians in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $47,330 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($43,870), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatric technicians average at $48,110 and the median at $48,320 for 3,950 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,610.

Psychiatric Technicians average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$47,330
Virginia Beach$46,320
Roanoke$43,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$47,330	$48,320	$39,720	$38,302	98
Virginia Beach	$46,320	$47,420	$39,760	$37,549	98
Roanoke	$43,870	$45,020	$37,920	$35,721	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychiatric Technicians salary in other states

Psychiatric Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

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.
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.

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