As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Licensed Psychiatric Technician in Maine is $55,209, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,062 weekly, or $4,601 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 Maine vary widely, spanning from $49,233 to $61,222. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,081) and 75th percentile ($58,356), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,222 per year. This $6,275 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, Maine Licensed Psychiatric Technician often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 63 companies. However, Maine currently ranks 26 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 $49,233 ME August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $52,081 ME August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $55,209 ME August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $58,356 ME August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $61,222 ME August 01, 2026
25% $52,081 10% $49,233 90% $61,222 75% $58,356 $55,209 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 Saco, ME Avg. Salary $56,436 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Windham, ME Avg. Salary $56,411 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abbot, ME Avg. Salary $54,069 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acton, ME Avg. Salary $55,671 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, ME Avg. Salary $53,956 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, ME Avg. Salary $54,317 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alfred, ME Avg. Salary $56,460 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alna, ME Avg. Salary $54,817 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Andover, ME Avg. Salary $54,205 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anson, ME Avg. Salary $54,354 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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