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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Illinois (2026)
$22.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,015/year ($3,085/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 18th of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 9,410 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $46,200 a year — though pay ranges from $36,820 for newcomers to $53,620 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $53,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,410 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Illinois (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $46,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,015 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,364 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,534 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,287 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,015 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,085 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Illinois?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Illinois is $46,200 per year ($22.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,600 and $50,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $46,200, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $37,015 per year ($3,085 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 9,410 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.