How much does a psychiatric technician make in Louisiana?
$31,440a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in Louisiana. That is $15.12 an hour or $2,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.12
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,400Median: $31,440Highest 10%: $36,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,400 | $13.65 | |
| 25th | $29,700 | $14.28 | |
| Median | $31,440 | $15.12 | |
| 75th | $35,200 | $16.92 | |
| 90th | $36,830 | $17.71 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $36,120 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $34,550 |
| Shreveport, LA | $34,320 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $32,010 |
| Slidell, LA | $31,270 |
| Lafayette, LA | $30,210 |
| Monroe, LA | $29,880 |
| Alexandria, LA | $29,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 46. Arkansas | $35,930 |
| 47. Mississippi | $35,320 |
| 48. West Virginia | $34,100 |
| 49. Louisiana | $31,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $15.12 ($31,440 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $31,440 against $45,130 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for psychiatric technician pay?
Louisiana ranks 49 of 49 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays psychiatric technicians the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $36,120 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.