As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Licensed Psychiatric Technician in Idaho is $52,859, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,017 weekly, or $4,405 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Licensed Psychiatric Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Licensed Psychiatric Technician in Idaho vary widely, spanning from $47,137 to $58,616. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,864) and 75th percentile ($55,872), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,616 per year. This $6,008 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Patient Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Idaho Licensed Psychiatric Technician often earn 6.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 63 companies. However, Idaho currently ranks 44 nationwide for Licensed Psychiatric Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $47,137 ID August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $49,864 ID August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $52,859 ID August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $55,872 ID August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $58,616 ID August 01, 2026
25% $49,864 10% $47,137 90% $58,616 75% $55,872 $52,859 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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Location Aberdeen, ID Avg. Salary $49,743 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ahsahka, ID Avg. Salary $51,213 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, ID Avg. Salary $51,141 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almo, ID Avg. Salary $51,158 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location American Falls, ID Avg. Salary $50,599 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arbon, ID Avg. Salary $49,745 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arco, ID Avg. Salary $51,085 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arimo, ID Avg. Salary $49,627 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ashton, ID Avg. Salary $51,267 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Athol, ID Avg. Salary $53,850 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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