Psychiatric Technicians, Charleston
$45,670
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Charleston-North Charleston, SC. Middle half of wages roughly $40,330 to $47,610.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +1.2%
- US median
- $45,130
- Metro RPP
- 101
- Middle half
- $40,330 to $47,610
- OEWS employment
- 150
- SOC
- 29-2053
Psychiatric Technicians in Charleston pay a median $45,670 (May 2025), 1.2% above the US median of $45,130. At local prices (RPP 101), that median buys about what $45,218 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$45,670 in Charleston buys about what $45,218 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 101, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 119.8 vs all-items 101 (US = 100, 2024).
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Psychiatric Technicians in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $45,670 | $40,330 to $47,610 | 101 |
| Tampa | $40,340 | $38,200 to $47,440 | 100.9 |
| San Francisco | $54,640 | $52,860 to $68,740 | 115.6 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Psychiatric Technicians in Charleston?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Charleston-North Charleston, SC is $45,670.
- How does Charleston pay compare to the US median for Psychiatric Technicians?
- Local median pay is 1.2% above the national OEWS median of $45,130.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Charleston is 101 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $45,670 has about the same purchasing power as $45,218 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.