How much does a psychiatric technician make in Mississippi?
$35,320a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in Mississippi. That is $16.98 an hour or $2,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.98
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,540Median: $35,320Highest 10%: $49,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,540 | $13.24 | |
| 25th | $30,760 | $14.79 | |
| Median | $35,320 | $16.98 | |
| 75th | $39,210 | $18.85 | |
| 90th | $49,770 | $23.93 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $39,210 |
| Jackson, MS | $36,740 |
| Gulfport, MS | $31,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 44. Delaware | $38,410 |
| 45. Alabama | $36,680 |
| 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 Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $16.98 ($35,320 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $35,320 against $45,130 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for psychiatric technician pay?
Mississippi ranks 47 of 49 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays psychiatric technicians the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $39,210 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.