Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $36,950 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.76
10th percentile $36,240
90th percentile $46,670
Employed locally 50
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,240
    25th
    $36,240
    50th (median)
    $36,950
    75th
    $41,230
    90th
    $46,670

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 52% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $70,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,950
    Minnesota $48,600
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $48,230
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $46,480
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $45,220

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,550
    Physical Therapists $84,930
    Dental Hygienists $80,410
    Medical Records Specialists $49,340
    Physician Assistants $136,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Traverse City, MI is $17.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.44 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Traverse City, MI is 13.2% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,240 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,240.