Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $45,270 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.77
10th percentile $34,910
90th percentile $47,650
Employed locally 60
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,910
    25th
    $40,870
    50th (median)
    $45,270
    75th
    $45,280
    90th
    $47,650

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 39% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,920
    Physicians, All Other$257,340
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,960
    Pharmacists$137,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$50,310
    Physician Assistants$138,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Iowa City, IA is $21.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.56 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Iowa City, IA is 6.3% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,910 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,870.