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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$18.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,093/year ($2,674/month) for a single filer
Oklahoma ranks 42nd of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 820 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Oklahoma, the typical worker earns $39,060 a year — though pay ranges from $34,080 for newcomers to $62,400 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 820 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $39,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,093 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $39,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,507 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,988 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$1,472 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,093 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,674 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Oklahoma?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Oklahoma is $39,060 per year ($18.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,190 and $44,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $39,060, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $32,093 per year ($2,674 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 820 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.