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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Georgia (2026)
$22.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,564/year ($3,130/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 17th of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 5,560 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $46,250 a year — though pay ranges from $37,530 for newcomers to $58,130 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,130 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,560 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Georgia (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $46,250 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,564 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $46,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,370 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,538 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,778 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,564 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,130 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Georgia?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Georgia is $46,250 per year ($22.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,320 and $50,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $46,250, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $37,564 per year ($3,130 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 5,560 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Georgia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Georgia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Georgia.