The salary statistics and trend of psychiatric technicians in the industry of nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare psychiatric technician salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,120 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $31,370 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $36,560 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $44,940 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $54,270 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for psychiatric technicians in the industry of nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities). The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) psychiatric technicians is $54,270. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $36,560. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent psychiatric technicians is $27,120.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of psychiatric technicians in the industry of Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $36,560 | -10.20% | 7.85% |
| 2016 | $40,290 | 15.74% | - |
| 2015 | $33,950 | 1.91% | - |
| 2014 | $33,300 | 18.53% | - |
| 2013 | $27,130 | -24.18% | - |
| 2012 | $33,690 | - | - |
The average salaries of psychiatric technicians in 36 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of psychiatric technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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