Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Washington

Psychiatric technicians in Washington earn the most in Spokane (average $58,490 a year) and the least in Kennewick ($46,300), across the 3 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatric technicians average at $55,160 and the median at $52,470 for 1,920 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,610.

Psychiatric Technicians average salary by city in Washington

Spokane$58,490
Seattle$56,490
Kennewick$46,300

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Spokane	$58,490	$62,400	$43,430	$49,177	100
Seattle	$56,490	$52,490	$46,450	$47,570	111
Kennewick	$46,300	$42,760	$42,760	$39,382	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. 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 Washington

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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