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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Idaho (2026)
$19.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,172/year ($2,848/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 29th of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 780 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $41,490 a year — though pay ranges from $37,980 for newcomers to $48,180 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 780 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Idaho (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $41,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,172 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $41,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,799 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,174 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,346 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,172 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,848 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Idaho?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Idaho is $41,490 per year ($19.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,040 and $45,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $41,490, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $34,172 per year ($2,848 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 780 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.