Psychiatric Technician salary in Mississippi
What psychiatric technicians earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$35,320$16.98 per hour
vs U.S.−22%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$30,760 – $39,210Top 10%: $49,770+
Jobs9300.79× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in Mississippi cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $39,210 | $18.85 | 670 |
| Jackson, MS | $36,740 | $17.66 | 260 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $35,320 | $16.98 | 150 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $31,480 | $15.13 | 140 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $34,860 | $16.76 | 120 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $31,790 | $15.29 | 70 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $29,180 | $14.03 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $39,060 New Mexico · $39,020 Delaware · $38,410 Alabama · $36,680 Arkansas · $35,930 West Virginia · $34,100
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $50,220 Nurse Practitioners · $124,730 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,040 Medical Assistants · $35,360 Dental Assistants · $39,160 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $50,640 Pharmacists · $133,230 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $59,300 Psychiatric Aides · $30,510
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in Mississippi?
Psychiatric Technicians in Mississippi earned a median of $35,320 a year ($16.98 an hour) in May 2025, 22% less than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $30,760 to $39,210.
Where in Mississippi do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $39,210.
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.