Iowa Median
$42,910
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.63
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $45,130
State Rank
#28 of 49
690 employed here
How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Iowa?
Psychiatric Technicians in Iowa take home a median of $42,910 annually — roughly $20.63 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $45,130.
Within Iowa, entry-level pay starts around $36,370 while the top 10% make $46,310 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,440 and $44,630 a year.
Psychiatric Technician salary range in Iowa
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,370 | $17.49 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,440 | $18.00 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $42,910 | $20.63 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $44,630 | $21.46 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $46,310 | $22.26 |
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How Iowa compares
Iowa ranks 28th out of 49 states and territories for Psychiatric Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Psychiatric Technician salary in other states
District of Columbia $67,430Oregon $59,820New York $58,080Nebraska $57,370Connecticut $55,500Hawaii $55,150New Jersey $54,040Washington $52,470Massachusetts $52,000Alaska $51,650California $49,140Rhode Island $48,520Virginia $48,320Vermont $47,560Colorado $47,430Nevada $46,450Georgia $46,250Illinois $46,200Missouri $45,840Arizona $45,640Maryland $45,520Maine $45,320New Hampshire $44,660Pennsylvania $43,930Kansas $43,780Florida $43,570Michigan $43,140Idaho $41,490South Carolina $40,970Indiana $40,910Utah $40,770North Carolina $40,630Kentucky $40,370Minnesota $40,300Wisconsin $40,290Texas $39,970North Dakota $39,960Tennessee $39,800Montana $39,190Ohio $39,140Oklahoma $39,060New Mexico $39,020Delaware $38,410Alabama $36,680Arkansas $35,930Mississippi $35,320West Virginia $34,100Louisiana $31,440
Working as a Psychiatric Technician in Iowa
Nationally, about 157,000 people work as Psychiatric Technicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Iowa pay ($42,910) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Iowa?
The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Iowa is $42,910 per year, or about $20.63 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,370 at the entry level to $46,310 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Iowa pay compare to the national average?
Iowa pays Psychiatric Technicians about 5% less than the national median of $45,130. Iowa ranks 28th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Iowa a good state for Psychiatric Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $42,910 a year. About 690 Psychiatric Technicians are employed in Iowa. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Iowa?
The highest-paying occupations in Iowa include Emergency Medicine Physician ($429,050), Dermatologist ($424,970), Radiologist ($405,220), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.