Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $43,050 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.70
10th percentile $35,210
90th percentile $58,890
Employed locally 140
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,210
    25th
    $42,930
    50th (median)
    $43,050
    75th
    $58,890
    90th
    $58,890

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 42% 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,680
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,940
    Nurse Practitioners$125,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$51,700
    Pharmacists$135,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Springfield, IL is $20.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.64 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Springfield, IL is 1.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,210 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,930.