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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Maine (2026)
$21.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,359/year ($3,030/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 22nd of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 620 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $45,320 a year — though pay ranges from $39,320 for newcomers to $51,740 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 620 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Maine (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $45,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,359 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $45,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,258 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,467 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,235 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,359 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,030 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Maine?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Maine is $45,320 per year ($21.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,060 and $48,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Maine?
- On the median salary of $45,320, a single filer in Maine takes home about $36,359 per year ($3,030 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 620 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.