Psychiatric Technician salary in Minnesota
What psychiatric technicians earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,300$19.37 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$38,130 – $51,490Top 10%: $58,490+
Jobs3,5501.19× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in Minnesota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $39,530 | $19.00 | 2,280 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $48,230 | $23.19 | 210 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $48,190 | $23.17 | 190 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $50,490 | $24.28 | 180 |
| Rochester, MN | $38,150 | $18.34 | 180 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $39,920 | $19.19 | 170 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $37,930 | $18.24 | 90 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $37,770 | $18.16 | 80 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $39,800 | $19.14 | 80 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $38,480 | $18.50 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Minnesota
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
Utah · $40,770 North Carolina · $40,630 Kentucky · $40,370 Wisconsin · $40,290 Texas · $39,970 North Dakota · $39,960
Other healthcare salaries in Minnesota
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,370 Registered Nurses · $101,510 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,750 Medical Assistants · $50,480 Nurse Practitioners · $133,260 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $74,440 Pharmacists · $159,740 Dental Assistants · $65,270 Physicians, All Other · $367,320 Physical Therapists · $102,010
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in Minnesota?
Psychiatric Technicians in Minnesota earned a median of $40,300 a year ($19.37 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $38,130 to $51,490.
Where in Minnesota do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in Duluth, MN-WI at $50,490.
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.