Psychiatric Technicians pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha
In Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI), the median pay for psychiatric technicians is $18.54 an hour ($38,560 a year). About 1,520 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($45,130). It is 4% lower than the Wisconsin median ($40,290).
Pay range for psychiatric technicians in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.17 | $31,560 |
| 25% of workers | $16.61 | $34,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.54 | $38,560 |
| 75% of workers | $21.67 | $45,060 |
| 90% of workers | $23.86 | $49,640 |
Psychiatric Technicians pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | $64,380 | 1,030 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha (this page) | $38,560 | 1,520 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $37,770 | 80 |
| Appleton | $37,670 | 210 |
| Green Bay | $36,620 | 210 |
| Sheboygan | $34,710 | 40 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $34,070 | 110 |
| Eau Claire | $33,280 | 90 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $97,360 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $47,300 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $63,190 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $65,410 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $80,180 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $51,350 |
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