Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Iowa

Psychiatric technicians in Iowa earn the most in Iowa City (average $44,830 a year) and the least in Des Moines ($41,000), across the 2 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatric technicians average at $41,580 and the median at $42,910 for 690 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,610.

Psychiatric Technicians average salary by city in Iowa

Iowa City$44,830
Des Moines$41,000

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Iowa City	$44,830	$45,210	$43,230	$37,109	92
Des Moines	$41,000	$39,750	$37,590	$34,177	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychiatric Technicians salary in other states

Psychiatric Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

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.
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.

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