Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $35,730 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.18
10th percentile $29,370
90th percentile $46,020
Employed locally 60
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,370
    25th
    $33,550
    50th (median)
    $35,730
    75th
    $40,900
    90th
    $46,020

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 52% 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
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,990
    Madison, WI $62,130
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $54,150
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,950
    Duluth, MN-WI $48,600
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,520

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,610
    Pharmacy Technicians$42,110
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,700
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$47,450
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$67,270
    Dental Hygienists$83,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Janesville, WI is $17.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.70 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Janesville, WI is 16.1% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,370 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,550.