Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Bloomington, IN

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

Median annual salary $38,940 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.72
10th percentile $36,450
90th percentile $47,870
Employed locally 250
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,450
    25th
    $37,720
    50th (median)
    $38,940
    75th
    $41,460
    90th
    $47,870

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 38% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $71,330
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,990
    Lincoln, NE $57,840
    Washington $51,000
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,950

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,320
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,190
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$50,220
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,430
    Nurse Practitioners$123,180
    Pharmacists$134,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Bloomington, IN is $18.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.67 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Bloomington, IN is 8.6% 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 $36,450 per year in Bloomington, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,720.