Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $44,190 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.25
10th percentile $38,580
90th percentile $44,190
Employed locally 1,430
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,580
    25th
    $38,580
    50th (median)
    $44,190
    75th
    $44,190
    90th
    $44,190

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 28% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,370
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $49,440
    Modesto, CA $48,390
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $46,660
    Vermont $46,660

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$66,530
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,800
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,750
    Pharmacists$137,810
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$36,920
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$53,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Springfield, MO is $21.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.04 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Springfield, MO is 3.8% 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 $38,580 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,580.