Psychiatric Technician salary in Indiana
What psychiatric technicians earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,910$19.67 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$37,940 – $46,550Top 10%: $50,190+
Jobs6,7902.10× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in Indiana 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 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $44,710 | $21.50 | 2,440 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $40,550 | $19.49 | 840 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $38,520 | $18.52 | 580 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $39,620 | $19.05 | 530 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $40,910 | $19.67 | 530 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $39,010 | $18.76 | 430 |
| Evansville, IN | $38,170 | $18.35 | 330 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $37,750 | $18.15 | 310 |
| Bloomington, IN | $40,320 | $19.38 | 240 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $38,730 | $18.62 | 220 |
| Columbus, IN | $40,990 | $19.71 | 160 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $46,560 | $22.39 | 130 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $37,090 | $17.83 | 110 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
Idaho · $41,490 South Carolina · $40,970 Utah · $40,770 North Carolina · $40,630 Kentucky · $40,370 Minnesota · $40,300
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,330 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 Nurse Practitioners · $128,830 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,080 Physicians, All Other · $366,190 Dental Assistants · $48,670 Pharmacists · $144,290 Physical Therapists · $101,560
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in Indiana?
Psychiatric Technicians in Indiana earned a median of $40,910 a year ($19.67 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $37,940 to $46,550.
Where in Indiana do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Elkhart-Goshen, IN at $46,560.
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.