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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Nevada (2026)
$22.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,503/year ($3,292/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 16th of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 2,060 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $46,450 a year — though pay ranges from $38,480 for newcomers to $56,250 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,060 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Nevada (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $46,450 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $39,503 — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
| Gross (median) | $46,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,394 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,553 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,503 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,292 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Nevada?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Nevada is $46,450 per year ($22.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,930 and $47,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $46,450, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $39,503 per year ($3,292 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 2,060 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.