Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $48,230 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.19
10th percentile $38,240
90th percentile $48,230
Employed locally 380
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,240
    25th
    $41,500
    50th (median)
    $48,230
    75th
    $48,230
    90th
    $48,230

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 32% 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
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $46,480
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $45,220
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,650

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,670
    Dental Hygienists $82,290
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,140
    Physicians, All Other $307,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Lansing, MI is $23.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.11 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Lansing, MI is 13.2% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,240 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,500.