Salary · Metro area · SOC 29-2053
Psychiatric Technician salary in Wichita, KS, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025 for the Wichita, KS metropolitan statistical area.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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The median pay for psychiatric technicians in Wichita, KS was $37,850 a year, or $18.20 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $26,990 to $45,210. About 270 were employed.
Annual pay: Wichita vs Kansas vs the US
| Measure | This metro | Kansas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $37,850 | $43,780 | $45,130 |
| Mean (average) | $39,010 | $42,370 | $46,610 |
| 10th percentile | $26,990 | $36,710 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $37,670 | $38,550 | $38,430 |
| 75th percentile | $45,210 | $45,300 | $50,160 |
| 90th percentile | $45,210 | $49,300 | $60,750 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $18.20 |
| Mean (average) | $18.76 |
| 10th percentile | $12.98 |
| 25th percentile | $18.11 |
| 75th percentile | $21.74 |
| 90th percentile | $21.74 |
Employment: 270. 0.86 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 0.85.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does a Psychiatric Technician make per hour in Wichita, KS?
The median hourly wage was $18.20 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $12.98 and the 90th was $21.74.
What is the average Psychiatric Technician salary in Wichita, KS?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $39,010 a year and a median of $37,850 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Do psychiatric technicians in Wichita, KS earn more than the Kansas median?
The Wichita, KS median of $37,850 is 14% lower than the Kansas median of $43,780 (BLS, May 2025).
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 29-2053. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.