How much does a psychiatric technician make in Illinois?
$46,200a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in Illinois. That is $22.21 an hour or $3,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.21
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 9,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,820Median: $46,200Highest 10%: $53,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,820 | $17.70 | |
| 25th | $39,600 | $19.04 | |
| Median | $46,200 | $22.21 | |
| 75th | $50,820 | $24.43 | |
| 90th | $53,620 | $25.78 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $47,970 |
| Chicago, IL | $46,060 |
| Champaign, IL | $43,590 |
| Peoria, IL | $40,740 |
| Springfield, IL | $40,720 |
| Bloomington, IL | $40,480 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,350 |
| Decatur, IL | $35,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 15. Colorado | $47,430 |
| 16. Nevada | $46,450 |
| 17. Georgia | $46,250 |
| 18. Illinois | $46,200 |
| 19. Missouri | $45,840 |
| 20. Arizona | $45,640 |
| 21. Maryland | $45,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.21 ($46,200 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $46,200 against $45,130 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for psychiatric technician pay?
Illinois ranks 18 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays psychiatric technicians the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $47,970 a year.
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.