Psychiatric Technicians pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for psychiatric technicians is $20.74 an hour ($43,140 a year). About 4,850 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($45,130). Michigan ranks 27th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for psychiatric technicians in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.61 | $36,630 |
| 25% of workers | $18.05 | $37,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.74 | $43,140 |
| 75% of workers | $25.00 | $52,000 |
| 90% of workers | $34.88 | $72,550 |
Psychiatric Technicians pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $72,550 | 580 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $50,140 | 300 |
| Bay City | $47,780 | 130 |
| Flint | $47,590 | 90 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $45,220 | 130 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $41,890 | 2,230 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $37,280 | 870 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for psychiatric technicians
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +22.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $94,300 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $60,830 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $61,670 |
| Paramedics | $52,080 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $29,350 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $45,800 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $63,260 |
| Recreational Therapists | $61,700 |
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