Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $45,220 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.74
10th percentile $36,530
90th percentile $48,320
Employed locally 130
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,530
    25th
    $41,980
    50th (median)
    $45,220
    75th
    $48,320
    90th
    $48,320

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $70,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,950
    Minnesota $48,600
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $48,230
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $46,480
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,650

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,300
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,300
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45,820
    Physicians, All Other$234,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,180
    Dental Hygienists$76,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Kalamazoo, MI is $21.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.23 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 6.2% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,530 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,980.