Psychiatric Technician salary in Iowa
What psychiatric technicians earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$42,910$20.63 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$37,440 – $44,630Top 10%: $46,310+
Jobs6900.44× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $48,310 | $23.23 | 720 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $39,750 | $19.11 | 300 |
| Iowa City, IA | $45,210 | $21.74 | 60 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $37,310 | $17.94 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
New Hampshire · $44,660 Pennsylvania · $43,930 Kansas · $43,780 Florida · $43,570 Michigan · $43,140 Idaho · $41,490
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in Iowa?
Psychiatric Technicians in Iowa earned a median of $42,910 a year ($20.63 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $37,440 to $44,630.
Where in Iowa do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Omaha, NE-IA at $48,310.
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.