Psychiatric Technicians salary
in Wilmington, NC
- Middle 50%
- $33,640–$39,420
- vs U.S. median
- -24%
- Metro rank
- #140 of 143
Psychiatric Technicians in the Wilmington, NC metro earn a median of $34,200 a year, based on BLS estimates for 290 jobs (May 2025). That is 24% below the U.S. median of $45,130 and 16% below the NC statewide median of $40,630. It ranks #140 of 143 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE290 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Psychiatric Technicians pay in other NC metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,110 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $44,100 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $44,000 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $40,290 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $38,960 |
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Questions
What is the average Psychiatric Technicians salary in Wilmington?
The BLS median is $34,200 a year (May 2025). Half of the 290 jobs pay between $33,640 and $39,420. The 10th percentile is $33,640 and the 90th is $50,460.
Is Wilmington a high-paying metro for Psychiatric Technicians?
That is 24% below the U.S. median of $45,130 and 16% below the NC statewide median of $40,630. It ranks #140 of 143 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Psychiatric Technicians make an hour in Wilmington?
About $16.44 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $34,200 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $16.17–$18.95 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.