Psychiatric Technicians salary
in Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $34,870–$43,420
- vs U.S. median
- -22%
- Metro rank
- #138 of 143
Psychiatric Technicians in the Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $35,250 a year, based on BLS estimates for 310 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% below the U.S. median of $45,130 and 23% below the MO statewide median of $45,840. It ranks #138 of 143 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE310 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Psychiatric Technicians pay in other MO metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,970 |
| Springfield, MO | $45,840 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $43,780 |
| Columbia, MO | $43,170 |
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Questions
What is the average Psychiatric Technicians salary in Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $35,250 a year (May 2025). Half of the 310 jobs pay between $34,870 and $43,420. The 10th percentile is $33,610 and the 90th is $45,090.
Is Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Psychiatric Technicians?
That is 22% below the U.S. median of $45,130 and 23% below the MO statewide median of $45,840. It ranks #138 of 143 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Psychiatric Technicians make an hour in Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area?
About $16.95 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $35,250 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $16.76–$20.88 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.