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SOC 29-2053·Healthcare Practitioners & Technical
Psychiatric Technicians
Median wage
$59,199
10-yr outlook
+27.9%by 2032
Openings / year
245
Workers in NY
1,770
How pay grows with experience
Psychiatric Technicians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $44,246 |
| Median (typical) | $59,199 |
| Experienced | $64,856 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Psychiatric Technicians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $60,760 |
| Central New York | $52,372 |
| Hudson Valley | $51,493 |
| Capital Region | $42,093 |
| Western New York | $41,812 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Healthcare Practitioners & Technical) and pay more than a Psychiatric Technicians. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
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- Medical Records Specialists$61,373 median (+$2,174)
- Opticians, Dispensing$61,736 median (+$2,537) · +6.2% by 2032
- Recreational Therapists$65,242 median (+$6,043) · +24.5% by 2032
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