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How much does a psychiatric technician make in Columbus?

$40,990a year

Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Columbus, IN metro area. That is $19.71 an hour or $3,416 a month.

Hourly
$19.71
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
121 of 227
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,190Median: $40,990Highest 10%: $48,180
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,190$16.92
25th$36,410$17.50
Median$40,990$19.71
75th$44,850$21.56
90th$48,180$23.16

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.

Elkhart, IN$46,560
Chicago, IL$46,060
Indianapolis, IN$44,710
South Bend, IN$40,910
Cincinnati, OH$40,550
Bloomington, IN$40,320
Louisville, KY$39,620
Fort Wayne, IN$39,010
Evansville, IN$38,170
Terre Haute, IN$37,090
Psychiatric Technician salary in Indiana Psychiatric Technician salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Physician$369,300
Pharmacist$137,300
Nurse Practitioner$125,800
Physician Assistant$124,500
Physical Therapist$96,400
Dental Hygienist$84,810
Registered Nurse$77,030
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$62,400
Medical Records Specialist$49,270
Pharmacy Technician$38,370
Salaries for every job in Columbus, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Columbus?

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, IN metro area is $19.71 ($40,990 a year).

Do psychiatric technicians make more in Columbus than the national average?

No: $40,990 against $45,130 nationally, 9% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $40,910, so Columbus pays 0% more.

Where does Columbus rank for psychiatric technician pay?

121 of 227 metro areas with data.

How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Columbus?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,180 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.