Psychiatric Technicians pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,110 or more. The middle half of psychiatric technicians in South Bend earn between $39,450 and $43,450.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $41KMedian
- $43K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,470 | $3,456 | $19.94 |
| Median | $40,910 | $3,409 | $19.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,450 | $3,288 | $18.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,450 | $3,621 | $20.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychiatric Technicians pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Psychiatric technicians in South Bend earn about the same as the Indiana average ($42,750) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($46,610). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $45,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $41,470 | $40,910 | $36,780 | $47,110 | 530 |
| Indiana | $42,750 | $40,910 | $36,010 | $50,190 | 6,790 |
| United States | $46,610 | $45,130 | $35,090 | $60,750 | 156,960 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychiatric Technicians salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $41,470, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $33,579 a year, or $2,798 a month and $1,291 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $33,985 | $2,832 |
| Working in IN | $33,579 | $2,798 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for psychiatric technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $41,470 buys what about $44,660 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychiatric Technicians salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 4th of 8 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($44,970).
- Indianapolis$44,970
- Elkhart$43,360
- Fort Wayne$42,880
- South Bend$41,470
- Columbus$41,180
- Bloomington$40,240
- Evansville$40,150
- Terre Haute$39,050
Highest-paying cities for psychiatric technicians
Stockton, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($90,620).
- Stockton, CA$90,620
- Napa, CA$79,140
- Vallejo, CA$76,310
- Visalia, CA$73,420
- Ann Arbor, MI$68,620
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Psychiatric Technicians salary in South Bend: questions
How much do psychiatric technicians make an hour in South Bend?
$19.94 an hour on average, and $19.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level psychiatric technicians salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychiatric technicians take-home pay in South Bend?
About $33,579 a year ($2,798 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,470. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do psychiatric technicians earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,610).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2053; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.98, this job is 4.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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