Psychiatric Technicians Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $46,430 +9% vs national
Median hourly $22.32
10th percentile $34,110
90th percentile $56,380
Employed locally 140
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,110
    25th
    $37,010
    50th (median)
    $46,430
    75th
    $48,580
    90th
    $56,380

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,950
    Duluth, MN-WI $48,600
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,230
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $38,480
    Rochester, MN $38,150
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $36,450

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$103,890
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,200
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,330
    Nurse Practitioners$130,280
    Dental Hygienists$95,270
    Pharmacists$152,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in St. Cloud, MN is $22.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.12 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in St. Cloud, MN is 9% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,110 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,010.