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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$19.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,530/year ($2,794/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 36th of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 4,430 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $40,290 a year — though pay ranges from $32,560 for newcomers to $84,760 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,430 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $40,290 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,530 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $40,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,655 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,082 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,023 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,530 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,794 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Wisconsin?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Wisconsin is $40,290 per year ($19.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,040 and $51,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $40,290, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $33,530 per year ($2,794 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 4,430 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.