Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Kansas

Psychiatric technicians in Kansas earn the most in Topeka (average $44,370 a year) and the least in Wichita ($39,010), across the 2 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatric technicians average at $42,370 and the median at $43,780 for 1,670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,610.

Psychiatric Technicians average salary by city in Kansas

Topeka$44,370
Wichita$39,010

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Topeka	$44,370	$41,220	$39,310	$36,155	89
Wichita	$39,010	$37,850	$37,670	$32,147	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Kansas

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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