Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $62,130 +45.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.87
10th percentile $37,680
90th percentile $84,780
Employed locally 960
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,680
    25th
    $45,980
    50th (median)
    $62,130
    75th
    $75,930
    90th
    $84,780

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 28% 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
    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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,650

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,980
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,580
    Pharmacists $143,940
    Physicians, All Other $301,940
    Physical Therapists $101,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Madison, WI is $29.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.58 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Madison, WI is 45.9% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,680 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,980.