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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$19.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,224/year ($2,769/month) for a single filer
Minnesota ranks 35th of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 3,550 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $40,300 a year — though pay ranges from $36,830 for newcomers to $58,490 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,550 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $40,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,224 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $40,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,656 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,083 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$1,338 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,224 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,769 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Minnesota?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Minnesota is $40,300 per year ($19.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,130 and $51,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $40,300, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $33,224 per year ($2,769 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 3,550 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.