How much does a psychiatric technician make in Madison?
$64,380a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $30.95 an hour or $5,365 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.95
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,690Median: $64,380Highest 10%: $86,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,690 | $17.64 | |
| 25th | $48,170 | $23.16 | |
| Median | $64,380 | $30.95 | |
| 75th | $78,100 | $37.55 | |
| 90th | $86,490 | $41.58 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| Duluth, MN | $50,490 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $39,530 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $38,560 |
| La Crosse, WI | $37,770 |
| Appleton, WI | $37,670 |
| Green Bay, WI | $36,620 |
| Janesville, WI | $34,070 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $33,280 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $30.95 ($64,380 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $64,380 against $45,130 nationally, 43% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $40,290, so Madison pays 60% more.
Where does Madison rank for psychiatric technician pay?
8 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,490 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.