Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $39,780 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.12
10th percentile $35,580
90th percentile $50,410
Employed locally 90
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,580
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $39,780
    75th
    $50,410
    90th
    $50,410

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $49,290
    Clarksville, TN-KY $43,450
    Kansas City, MO-KS $41,500
    Jacksonville, FL $39,050
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $38,480
    Jackson, TN $37,640

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,870
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,180
    Physicians, All Other $451,910
    Nurse Practitioners $127,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Topeka, KS is $19.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.12 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Topeka, KS is 6.6% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,580 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.