Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Kentucky

Psychiatric technicians in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $42,520 a year) and the least in Lexington ($40,360), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatric technicians average at $42,240 and the median at $40,370 for 910 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,610.

Psychiatric Technicians average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$42,520
Lexington$40,360

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$42,520	$39,620	$36,790	$34,039	93
Lexington	$40,360	$39,220	$34,960	$32,204	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychiatric Technicians salary in other states

Psychiatric Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2053.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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