How much does a Licensed Psychiatric Technician make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Licensed Psychiatric Technician in New York, NY is $65,589. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $59,099 to $72,089, with most professionals earning between $53,190 and $78,006.

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Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $53,190 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $59,099 New York,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $65,589 New York,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $72,089 New York,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $78,006 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25% $59,099 10% $53,190 90% $78,006 75% $72,089 $65,589 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Licensed Psychiatric Technician in New York, NY. The base salary for Licensed Psychiatric Technician ranges from $59,099 to $72,089 with the average base salary of $65,589. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,099 to $72,089 with the average total cash compensation of $65,589.

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