Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $37,200 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.89
10th percentile $30,330
90th percentile $46,710
Employed locally 180
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,330
    25th
    $34,400
    50th (median)
    $37,200
    75th
    $46,700
    90th
    $46,710

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 44% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 56% 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
    Visalia, CA $77,340
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $71,090
    District of Columbia $65,060
    California $61,620
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,080

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$47,630
    Medical Records Specialists$52,370
    Physical Therapists$98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $17.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.26 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 12.7% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,330 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,400.