Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Racine, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $30,080 -29.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.46
10th percentile $23,220
90th percentile $43,110
Employed locally 110
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,220
    25th
    $28,880
    50th (median)
    $30,080
    75th
    $36,750
    90th
    $43,110

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 40% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 60% 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 Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,870
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,250
    Physical Therapists $97,190
    Dental Hygienists $86,550
    Occupational Therapists $83,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Racine?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Racine, WI is $14.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.73 or more per hour.

    Is Racine above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Racine, WI is 29.4% 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $23,220 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,880.