Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $30,580 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.70
10th percentile $21,100
90th percentile $50,310
Employed locally 230
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,100
    25th
    $29,310
    50th (median)
    $30,580
    75th
    $42,670
    90th
    $50,310

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Williamsport, PA $40,940
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $36,790
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $30,280

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$51,400
    Nurse Practitioners$124,030
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,640
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,900
    Pharmacists$131,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Jackson, MS is $14.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.07 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Jackson, MS is 28.2% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $21,100 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,310.