Psychiatric Technician salary in Missouri
What psychiatric technicians earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,840$22.04 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$37,840 – $47,180Top 10%: $55,530+
Jobs4,4501.50× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,970 | $23.06 | 1,680 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $43,780 | $21.05 | 1,500 |
| Springfield, MO | $45,840 | $22.04 | 1,230 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $35,250 | $16.95 | 310 |
| Columbia, MO | $43,170 | $20.75 | 270 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $35,120 | $16.88 | 180 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $43,420 | $20.88 | 150 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $36,350 | $17.48 | 80 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $38,850 | $18.68 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
Nevada · $46,450 Georgia · $46,250 Illinois · $46,200 Arizona · $45,640 Maryland · $45,520 Maine · $45,320
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in Missouri?
Psychiatric Technicians in Missouri earned a median of $45,840 a year ($22.04 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $37,840 to $47,180.
Where in Missouri do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in St. Louis, MO-IL at $47,970.
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.