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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Ohio (2026)
$18.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,269/year ($2,772/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 41st of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 3,950 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $39,140 a year — though pay ranges from $31,550 for newcomers to $48,840 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,950 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Ohio (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $39,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,269 — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
| Gross (median) | $39,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,517 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,994 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$360 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,269 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,772 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Ohio?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Ohio is $39,140 per year ($18.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,510 and $46,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $39,140, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $33,269 per year ($2,772 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 3,950 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.