Psychiatric Technician salary in Wisconsin
What psychiatric technicians earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,290$19.37 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$35,040 – $51,970Top 10%: $84,760+
Jobs4,4301.49× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in Wisconsin 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 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $38,560 | $18.54 | 1,520 |
| Madison, WI | $64,380 | $30.95 | 1,030 |
| Appleton, WI | $37,670 | $18.11 | 210 |
| Green Bay, WI | $36,620 | $17.60 | 210 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $87,260 | $41.95 | 210 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $50,490 | $24.28 | 180 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $35,990 | $17.30 | 160 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $34,070 | $16.38 | 110 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $33,280 | $16.00 | 90 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $37,770 | $18.16 | 80 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $37,590 | $18.07 | 70 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $34,710 | $16.69 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
Utah · $40,770 North Carolina · $40,630 Kentucky · $40,370 Minnesota · $40,300 Texas · $39,970 North Dakota · $39,960
Other healthcare salaries in Wisconsin
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,340 Registered Nurses · $95,530 Nursing Assistants · $45,130 Medical Assistants · $48,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,970 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,670 Dental Assistants · $47,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,760 Physicians, All Other · $391,740 Pharmacists · $148,740 Physical Therapists · $101,840 Nurse Practitioners · $131,980
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in Wisconsin?
Psychiatric Technicians in Wisconsin earned a median of $40,290 a year ($19.37 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $35,040 to $51,970.
Where in Wisconsin do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Madison, WI at $64,380.
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.