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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Utah (2026)
$19.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,104/year ($2,759/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 32nd of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 1,940 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $40,770 a year — though pay ranges from $34,760 for newcomers to $47,870 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,940 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Utah (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $40,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,104 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $40,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,712 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,119 |
| Utah state income tax | −$1,835 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,104 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,759 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Utah?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Utah is $40,770 per year ($19.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,540 and $45,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Utah?
- On the median salary of $40,770, a single filer in Utah takes home about $33,104 per year ($2,759 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 1,940 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.