The median annual wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Columbia, SC is $37,020 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,600.
Pay spans roughly $32,520 at the 10th percentile to $42,350 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.80 per hour. An estimated 350 people work as psychiatric technicians in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $37,020 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.80 |
| 10th percentile | $32,520 |
| 90th percentile | $42,350 |
| Employment | 350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.