Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Illinois
Psychiatric Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $46,200 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,200
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($45,130)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 9,410
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,820; the top 10% earn over $53,620. Nationally the range is $35,090 to $60,750.
States ranked near Illinois
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Psychiatric Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do psychiatric technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $46,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,820 and the top 10% earn over $53,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for psychiatric technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 49 (+2% vs. the national median of $45,130). Living costs are not included.