Psychiatric Technicians pay in Springfield

In Springfield (MO), the median pay for psychiatric technicians is $22.04 an hour ($45,840 a year). About 1,230 people work in this job there.

$22.04Median hourly pay
$44,440–$45,840Middle half of workers, yearly
1,230People in this job in Springfield (MO)

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($45,130). It is about the same as the Missouri median ($45,840).

Pay range for psychiatric technicians in Springfield (MO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.96$35,280
25% of workers$21.36$44,440
Half of workers (median)$22.04$45,840
75% of workers$22.04$45,840
90% of workers$22.04$45,840

Psychiatric Technicians pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
St. Louis$47,9701,680
Springfield (this page)$45,8401,230
Kansas City$43,7801,500
Columbia$43,170270
Cape Girardeau$36,35080
Joplin$35,120180

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Springfield (MO)

JobMedian yearly pay
Registered Nurses$79,370
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,350
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$38,080
Pharmacy Technicians$39,490

Other job titles for this job

Behavioral TechnicianLPTAutism Behavior TechnicianAutism Behavior TechBehavior TechnicianBehavior TechBehavioral Health AssociateBehavioral TechBHTHealth Care TechnicianHealth Care TechMental Health Associate

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.