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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Ohio (2026)

$39,140 /year median

$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

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
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.