Salary comparison

Psychiatric Technicians vs. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses: Salary Comparison

Psychiatric Technicians earn a median salary of $42,590/year, while Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn $62,340/year — a difference of $19,750. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Psychiatric Technicians

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Median salary

$42,590

$62,340

Hourly rate

$20.47/hr

$29.97/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$32,980

$47,960

Senior level (90th %)

$60,150

$80,510

Education required

Bachelor's degree

Postsecondary nondegree award

U.S. employment

136,300

632,430

Job growth (10-year)

20%

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