Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $40,480 -5% vs national
Median hourly $19.46
10th percentile $34,350
90th percentile $42,510
Employed locally 60
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,350
    25th
    $36,090
    50th (median)
    $40,480
    75th
    $41,450
    90th
    $42,510

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $91,910
    Napa, CA $83,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,440
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Visalia, CA $77,340

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,970
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $54,150
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,960
    Illinois $48,550
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $47,890
    Gainesville, GA $47,690

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,060
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    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,400
    Nurse Practitioners$129,270
    Physicians, All Other$356,830
    Dental Hygienists$78,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Bloomington, IL is $19.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.44 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Bloomington, IL is 5% below the national median of $42,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatric Technicians in Bloomington?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,350 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,090.