How much does a psychiatric technician make in Springfield?
$40,720a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $19.58 an hour or $3,393 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.58
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 125 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,950Median: $40,720Highest 10%: $49,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,950 | $16.32 | |
| 25th | $38,320 | $18.42 | |
| Median | $40,720 | $19.58 | |
| 75th | $48,070 | $23.11 | |
| 90th | $49,160 | $23.63 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| St. Louis, MO | $47,970 |
| Chicago, IL | $46,060 |
| Champaign, IL | $43,590 |
| Peoria, IL | $40,740 |
| Bloomington, IL | $40,480 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,350 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $438,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $218,300 |
| Pediatrician | $217,000 |
| Dentist | $209,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $167,300 |
| Pharmacist | $135,400 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,200 |
| Physical Therapist | $116,000 |
| Occupational Therapist | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $19.58 ($40,720 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $40,720 against $45,130 nationally, 10% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $46,200, so Springfield pays 12% less.
Where does Springfield rank for psychiatric technician pay?
125 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,160 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.