Psychiatric Technician salary in Illinois
What psychiatric technicians earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,200$22.21 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$39,600 – $50,820Top 10%: $53,620+
Jobs9,4101.53× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,060 | $22.14 | 6,730 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,970 | $23.06 | 1,680 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $40,560 | $19.50 | 470 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $37,120 | $17.84 | 310 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $44,730 | $21.50 | 240 |
| Peoria, IL | $40,740 | $19.59 | 160 |
| Springfield, IL | $40,720 | $19.58 | 150 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $43,590 | $20.96 | 100 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $36,350 | $17.48 | 80 |
| Bloomington, IL | $40,480 | $19.46 | 60 |
| Decatur, IL | $35,830 | $17.23 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
Nevada · $46,450 Georgia · $46,250 Missouri · $45,840 Arizona · $45,640 Maryland · $45,520 Maine · $45,320
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Nurse Practitioners · $130,680
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in Illinois?
Psychiatric Technicians in Illinois earned a median of $46,200 a year ($22.21 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $39,600 to $50,820.
Where in Illinois do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in St. Louis, MO-IL at $47,970.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.