Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,950 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.24
10th percentile $24,890
90th percentile $38,700
Employed locally 570
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,890
    25th
    $35,040
    50th (median)
    $37,950
    75th
    $38,700
    90th
    $38,700

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$75,300
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,080
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,980
    Emergency Medical Technicians$33,710
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,700
    Pharmacists$132,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Kansas is $18.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.78 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Kansas is 10.9% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $24,890 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,040.