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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Montana (2026)
$18.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,584/year ($2,715/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 40th of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 310 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $39,190 a year — though pay ranges from $35,030 for newcomers to $54,350 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $54,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 310 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Montana (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $39,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,584 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $39,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,523 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,998 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,085 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,584 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,715 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Montana?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Montana is $39,190 per year ($18.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,030 and $50,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Montana?
- On the median salary of $39,190, a single filer in Montana takes home about $32,584 per year ($2,715 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 310 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.