As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Licensed Psychiatric Technician in Pennsylvania is $56,370, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,084 weekly, or $4,698 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 Pennsylvania vary widely, spanning from $50,268 to $62,509. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,176) and 75th percentile ($59,583), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,509 per year. This $6,407 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, Pennsylvania Licensed Psychiatric Technician often earn 0.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 63 companies. However, Pennsylvania currently ranks 19 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 $50,268 PA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $53,176 PA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $56,370 PA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $59,583 PA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $62,509 PA August 01, 2026
25% $53,176 10% $50,268 90% $62,509 75% $59,583 $56,370 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 Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $56,989 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $53,073 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $54,672 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $59,017 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $57,931 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $52,591 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $50,826 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $53,764 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $54,265 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $55,666 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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