How much does a psychiatric technician make in St. Louis?
$47,970a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $23.06 an hour or $3,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.06
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 1,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,820Median: $47,970Highest 10%: $61,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,820 | $17.70 | |
| 25th | $40,140 | $19.30 | |
| Median | $47,970 | $23.06 | |
| 75th | $52,580 | $25.28 | |
| 90th | $61,430 | $29.53 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| Springfield, MO | $45,840 |
| Kansas City, MO | $43,780 |
| Columbia, MO | $43,170 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,350 |
| Joplin, MO | $35,120 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $23.06 ($47,970 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $47,970 against $45,130 nationally, 6% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $45,840, so St. Louis pays 5% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for psychiatric technician pay?
46 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,430 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.