How much does a psychiatric technician make in Milwaukee?
$38,560a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $18.54 an hour or $3,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.54
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 159 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 1,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,560Median: $38,560Highest 10%: $49,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,560 | $15.17 | |
| 25th | $34,540 | $16.61 | |
| Median | $38,560 | $18.54 | |
| 75th | $45,060 | $21.66 | |
| 90th | $49,640 | $23.87 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| Madison, WI | $64,380 |
| Duluth, MN | $50,490 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $39,530 |
| 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 Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $18.54 ($38,560 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $38,560 against $45,130 nationally, 15% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $40,290, so Milwaukee pays 4% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for psychiatric technician pay?
159 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,640 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.