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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Washington (2026)
$25.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,340/year ($3,695/month) for a single filer
Washington ranks 8th of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 1,920 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $52,470 a year — though pay ranges from $44,030 for newcomers to $76,730 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,920 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Washington (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $52,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $44,340 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $52,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,116 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,014 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,340 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,695 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Washington?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Washington is $52,470 per year ($25.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,360 and $61,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Washington?
- On the median salary of $52,470, a single filer in Washington takes home about $44,340 per year ($3,695 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 1,920 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.