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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Oregon (2026)
$28.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,585/year ($3,799/month) for a single filer
Oregon is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Psychiatric Technicians (2nd of 49), with a median about 34% above the national average. Of the 1,250 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $59,820 a year — though pay ranges from $44,570 for newcomers to $73,530 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,250 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Oregon (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $59,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,585 — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
| Gross (median) | $59,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,998 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,576 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$4,661 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,585 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,799 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Oregon?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Oregon is $59,820 per year ($28.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,290 and $66,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $59,820, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $45,585 per year ($3,799 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 1,250 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.