Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $41,650 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.03
10th percentile $35,400
90th percentile $48,470
Employed locally 260
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,400
    25th
    $41,650
    50th (median)
    $41,650
    75th
    $46,070
    90th
    $48,470

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 40% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,370
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $49,440
    Modesto, CA $48,390
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $46,660
    Vermont $46,660

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,370
    Family Medicine Physicians $67,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,140
    Pharmacists $134,540
    Nurse Practitioners $109,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Columbia, MO is $20.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.77 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Columbia, MO is 2.2% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,400 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,650.