How much does a psychiatric technician make in Peoria?
$40,740a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $19.59 an hour or $3,395 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.59
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 124 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,170Median: $40,740Highest 10%: $53,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,170 | $16.91 | |
| 25th | $38,270 | $18.40 | |
| Median | $40,740 | $19.59 | |
| 75th | $45,040 | $21.65 | |
| 90th | $53,040 | $25.50 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| St. Louis, MO | $47,970 |
| Chicago, IL | $46,060 |
| Champaign, IL | $43,590 |
| Springfield, IL | $40,720 |
| Bloomington, IL | $40,480 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,350 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nurse Anesthetist | $310,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $241,900 |
| Physician | $224,700 |
| Dentist | $168,800 |
| Optometrist | $166,600 |
| Pharmacist | $139,900 |
| Veterinarian | $135,900 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,900 |
| Physical Therapist | $98,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $19.59 ($40,740 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $40,740 against $45,130 nationally, 10% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $46,200, so Peoria pays 12% less.
Where does Peoria rank for psychiatric technician pay?
124 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,040 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.