Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $46,480 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.34
10th percentile $36,600
90th percentile $60,860
Employed locally 50
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,600
    25th
    $39,680
    50th (median)
    $46,480
    75th
    $60,860
    90th
    $60,860

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 34% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $71,330
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,990
    Lincoln, NE $57,840
    Washington $51,000
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,950

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,890
    Nurse Practitioners $124,020
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $75,280
    Pharmacists $133,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Michigan City?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Michigan City, IN is $22.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.26 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Michigan City, IN is 9.1% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,600 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,680.