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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$23.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,766/year ($3,314/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 12th of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 990 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $48,520 a year — though pay ranges from $43,450 for newcomers to $62,490 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,450 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 990 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $48,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,766 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $48,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,642 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,712 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$1,400 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,766 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,314 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Rhode Island?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Rhode Island is $48,520 per year ($23.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,130 and $51,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $48,520, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $39,766 per year ($3,314 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 990 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.