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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Vermont (2026)
$22.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,057/year ($3,255/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 14th of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 600 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $47,560 a year — though pay ranges from $40,630 for newcomers to $58,360 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 600 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Vermont (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $47,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,057 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $47,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,527 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,638 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,337 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,057 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,255 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Vermont?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Vermont is $47,560 per year ($22.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,520 and $50,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $47,560, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $39,057 per year ($3,255 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 600 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont.