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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Virginia (2026)
$23.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,987/year ($3,249/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 13th of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 3,950 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $48,320 a year — though pay ranges from $38,580 for newcomers to $58,530 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,950 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Virginia (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $48,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,987 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $48,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,618 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,696 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,018 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,987 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,249 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Virginia?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Virginia is $48,320 per year ($23.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,790 and $51,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $48,320, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $38,987 per year ($3,249 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 3,950 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.