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Psychiatric Technician Salary in New York (2026)
$27.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,308/year ($3,859/month) for a single filer
New York is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Psychiatric Technicians (3rd of 49), with a median about 30% above the national average. Of the 2,040 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $58,080 a year — though pay ranges from $41,650 for newcomers to $85,920 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $85,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,040 Psychiatric Technician jobs in New York (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $58,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,308 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $58,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,790 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,443 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,539 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,308 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,859 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in New York?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in New York is $58,080 per year ($27.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,630 and $72,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in New York?
- On the median salary of $58,080, a single filer in New York takes home about $46,308 per year ($3,859 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 2,040 Psychiatric Technician jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.