Psychiatric Technician salary in Louisiana
What psychiatric technicians earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$31,440$15.12 per hour
vs U.S.−30%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$29,700 – $35,200Top 10%: $36,830+
Jobs2,4201.24× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $32,010 | $15.39 | 750 |
| Lafayette, LA | $30,210 | $14.52 | 300 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $36,120 | $17.37 | 240 |
| Alexandria, LA | $29,190 | $14.03 | 220 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $34,320 | $16.50 | 210 |
| Monroe, LA | $29,880 | $14.36 | 130 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $34,550 | $16.61 | 120 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $29,780 | $14.32 | 100 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $30,070 | $14.46 | 60 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $31,270 | $15.03 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
New Mexico · $39,020 Delaware · $38,410 Alabama · $36,680 Arkansas · $35,930 Mississippi · $35,320 West Virginia · $34,100
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in Louisiana?
Psychiatric Technicians in Louisiana earned a median of $31,440 a year ($15.12 an hour) in May 2025, 30% less than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $29,700 to $35,200.
Where in Louisiana do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in New Orleans-Metairie, LA at $36,120.
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.