Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $39,190 -8% vs national
Median hourly $18.84
10th percentile $35,050
90th percentile $46,920
Employed locally 30
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,050
    25th
    $35,670
    50th (median)
    $39,190
    75th
    $44,380
    90th
    $46,920

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,970
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $54,150
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,960
    Illinois $48,550
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $47,890
    Gainesville, GA $47,690

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,330
    Physicians, All Other $224,690
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,660
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $69,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Peoria, IL is $18.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.50 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Peoria, IL is 8% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,050 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,670.