Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,750 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.15
10th percentile $26,140
90th percentile $57,110
Employed locally 150
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,140
    25th
    $33,540
    50th (median)
    $37,750
    75th
    $44,900
    90th
    $57,110

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,150
    Nurse Practitioners $108,190
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Southeast Missouri is $18.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.95 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Southeast Missouri is 11.4% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,140 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,540.