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Psychiatric Technicians Salary Guide for Kentucky

psychiatric technicians working in Kentucky earn an average of $31,560.00 per year, based on the latest available data.

Key Statistics

Total Employment
380
Annual Mean Salary
$31,560.00
Hourly Rate
$15.17
Estimated Monthly*
$2,427.20
*Based on 40-hour work week

Kentucky vs National Salary Trends

The chart below compares Kentucky's psychiatric technicians salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if Kentucky offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.

Kentucky shows a downward salary trend for psychiatric technicians, falling below the national average. This suggests challenges in the local job market for professionals in the field.

Local Market Analysis

Salaries for psychiatric technicians can vary significantly within Kentucky. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.

Louisville/Jefferson County

Annual Mean Salary
$34,950.00
Hourly Rate
$16.80
Employment
250 professionals
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Elizabethtown-Fort Knox

Annual Mean Salary
$34,430.00
Hourly Rate
$16.55
Employment
40 professionals
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Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.