Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary in the United States

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Licensed Psychiatric Technician in the United States is $54,121. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,158 to $58,275, with most professionals earning between $46,550 and $62,057.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $46,550 US January 01, 2025
25th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $50,158 US January 01, 2025
50th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $54,121 US January 01, 2025
75th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $58,275 US January 01, 2025
90th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $62,057 US January 01, 2025
25% $50,158 10% $46,550 90% $62,057 75% $58,275 $54,121 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Licensed Psychiatric Technician ?

Psychiatric nursing or mental health nursing is the appointed position of a nurse that specialises in mental health, and cares for people of all ages experiencing mental illnesses or distress. These include: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, psychosis, paranoia, and self-harm. Nurses in this area receive specific training in psychological therapies, building a therapeutic alliance, dealing with challenging behaviour, and the administration of psychiatric medication. In most countries, a psy...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Licensed Psychiatric Technician in the United States. The base salary for Licensed Psychiatric Technician ranges from $50,158 to $58,275 with the average base salary of $54,121. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,158 to $58,275 with the average total cash compensation of $54,121.

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