How much does a psychiatric technician make in Wisconsin?
$40,290a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in Wisconsin. That is $19.37 an hour or $3,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.37
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,560Median: $40,290Highest 10%: $84,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,560 | $15.65 | |
| 25th | $35,040 | $16.85 | |
| Median | $40,290 | $19.37 | |
| 75th | $51,970 | $24.99 | |
| 90th | $84,760 | $40.75 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Madison, WI | $64,380 |
| Duluth, MN | $50,490 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $39,530 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $38,560 |
| La Crosse, WI | $37,770 |
| Appleton, WI | $37,670 |
| Green Bay, WI | $36,620 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $34,710 |
| Janesville, WI | $34,070 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $33,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 33. North Carolina | $40,630 |
| 34. Kentucky | $40,370 |
| 35. Minnesota | $40,300 |
| 36. Wisconsin | $40,290 |
| 37. Texas | $39,970 |
| 38. North Dakota | $39,960 |
| 39. Tennessee | $39,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $19.37 ($40,290 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $40,290 against $45,130 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for psychiatric technician pay?
Wisconsin ranks 36 of 49 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays psychiatric technicians the most?
Madison, WI, with a median of $64,380 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.