Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Mississippi
Psychiatric Technicians in Mississippi earn a median of $35,320 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($45,130)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,540; the top 10% earn over $49,770. Nationally the range is $35,090 to $60,750.
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- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$75,060 median in Mississippi
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$48,970 median in Mississippi
Psychiatric Technicians pay in Mississippi
How much do psychiatric technicians make in Mississippi?
The median is $35,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,540 and the top 10% earn over $49,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for psychiatric technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 49 (−22% vs. the national median of $45,130). Living costs are not included.