How much does a psychiatric technician make in Chicago?
$46,060a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $22.14 an hour or $3,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.14
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 6,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,420Median: $46,060Highest 10%: $51,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,420 | $18.47 | |
| 25th | $39,760 | $19.12 | |
| Median | $46,060 | $22.14 | |
| 75th | $49,790 | $23.94 | |
| 90th | $51,450 | $24.74 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| St. Louis, MO | $47,970 |
| Champaign, IL | $43,590 |
| Peoria, IL | $40,740 |
| Springfield, IL | $40,720 |
| Bloomington, IL | $40,480 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,350 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $22.14 ($46,060 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $46,060 against $45,130 nationally, 2% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $46,200, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for psychiatric technician pay?
66 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,450 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.