Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $43,280 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.81
10th percentile $37,820
90th percentile $63,790
Employed locally 2,350
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,820
    25th
    $38,630
    50th (median)
    $43,280
    75th
    $47,940
    90th
    $63,790

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 44% 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 Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,310
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,260
    Physicians, All Other $364,040
    Nurse Practitioners $130,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Indianapolis, IN is $20.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.40 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.6% above 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,820 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,630.