Psychiatric Technician Salary in New York, NY
Psychiatric Technicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $58,610 a year — 30% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $46,705 take-home, or $3,892 a month.
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- Federal income tax$4,853
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,634
- Medicare (1.45%)$850
- New York income tax$2,568
- Take-home pay$46,705
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.40% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $1,837 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $44,868 ($3,739 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Psychiatric Technician pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,530 | $21.41 | $36,152 | $3,013 |
| 25th percentile | $46,580 | $22.39 | $37,689 | $3,141 |
| Median (50th) | $58,610 | $28.18 | $46,705 | $3,892 |
| 75th percentile | $62,740 | $30.16 | $49,801 | $4,150 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $85,910 | $41.30 | $65,226 | $5,435 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $58,610 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median psychiatric technician's $46,705 take-home pay has the buying power of $41,492 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Psychiatric Technician jobs are less concentrated in New York, NY than nationally (location quotient 0.31), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for psychiatric technicians, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #2 of 11 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $57,610 | $45,809 | $42,312 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $58,610 | $46,705 | $41,492 |
| 3 | Atlanta, GA | $47,650 | $38,617 | $38,594 |
| 4 | Indianapolis, IN | $44,710 | $36,815 | $38,471 |
| 5 | Houston, TX | $43,320 | $36,988 | $37,502 |
| 6 | Philadelphia, PA | $46,920 | $38,440 | $37,482 |
| 7 | Phoenix, AZ | $46,550 | $38,628 | $37,388 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $46,060 | $37,054 | $35,768 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 11 metros →
About the job: psychiatric technicians
Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.
- Typical education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +22.3% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in New York, NY?
The median psychiatric technician salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $58,610 a year, or about $28.18 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $46,580 and $62,740.
What is a psychiatric technician’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $58,610 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $46,705 a year ($3,892 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,568 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a psychiatric technician?
Pay here is 30% above the national median of $45,130. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $41,492 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #2 of 11 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a psychiatric technician afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 61% of a median psychiatric technician’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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