How much does a psychiatric technician make in Iowa?
$42,910a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in Iowa. That is $20.63 an hour or $3,576 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.63
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,370Median: $42,910Highest 10%: $46,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,370 | $17.49 | |
| 25th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $42,910 | $20.63 | |
| 75th | $44,630 | $21.46 | |
| 90th | $46,310 | $22.26 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $48,310 |
| Iowa City, IA | $45,210 |
| Des Moines, IA | $39,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 25. Kansas | $43,780 |
| 26. Florida | $43,570 |
| 27. Michigan | $43,140 |
| 28. Iowa | $42,910 |
| 29. Idaho | $41,490 |
| 30. South Carolina | $40,970 |
| 31. Indiana | $40,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $20.63 ($42,910 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $42,910 against $45,130 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Iowa rank for psychiatric technician pay?
Iowa ranks 28 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays psychiatric technicians the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $48,310 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.