Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Minnesota

Psychiatric technicians in Minnesota earn the most in Duluth (average $47,380 a year) and the least in Rochester ($42,590), across the 4 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatric technicians average at $45,160 and the median at $40,300 for 3,550 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,610.

Psychiatric Technicians average salary by city in Minnesota

Duluth$47,380
St. Cloud$45,510
Minneapolis$44,840
Rochester$42,590

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Duluth	$47,380	$50,490	$37,890	$38,534	89
St. Cloud	$45,510	$48,190	$38,360	$37,131	88
Minneapolis	$44,840	$39,530	$38,100	$36,629	105
Rochester	$42,590	$38,150	$38,150	$34,941	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums 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 Minnesota

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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