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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$19.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,204/year ($2,767/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 34th of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 910 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $40,370 a year — though pay ranges from $31,300 for newcomers to $54,750 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $54,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 910 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $40,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,204 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $40,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,664 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,088 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,413 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,204 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,767 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Kentucky?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Kentucky is $40,370 per year ($19.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,400 and $47,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $40,370, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $33,204 per year ($2,767 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 910 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.