Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $37,170 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.87
10th percentile $31,360
90th percentile $48,980
Employed locally 1,650
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,360
    25th
    $32,050
    50th (median)
    $37,170
    75th
    $40,560
    90th
    $48,980

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 51% 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
    Madison, WI $62,130
    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

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,990
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,100
    Physicians, All Other $218,460
    Nurse Practitioners $129,760
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,320
    Dental Hygienists $82,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Milwaukee, WI is $17.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.86 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Milwaukee, WI is 12.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,360 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,050.