Psychiatric Technicians salary
in Appleton, WI
- Middle 50%
- $36,270–$43,230
- vs U.S. median
- -17%
- Metro rank
- #120 of 143
Psychiatric Technicians in the Appleton, WI metro earn a median of $37,670 a year, based on BLS estimates for 210 jobs (May 2025). That is 17% below the U.S. median of $45,130 and 7% below the WI statewide median of $40,290. It ranks #120 of 143 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE210 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Psychiatric Technicians pay in other WI metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $87,260 |
| Madison, WI | $64,380 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $38,560 |
| Green Bay, WI | $36,620 |
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Questions
What is the average Psychiatric Technicians salary in Appleton?
The BLS median is $37,670 a year (May 2025). Half of the 210 jobs pay between $36,270 and $43,230. The 10th percentile is $34,110 and the 90th is $47,080.
Is Appleton a high-paying metro for Psychiatric Technicians?
That is 17% below the U.S. median of $45,130 and 7% below the WI statewide median of $40,290. It ranks #120 of 143 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Psychiatric Technicians make an hour in Appleton?
About $18.11 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $37,670 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.44–$20.78 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.