Psychiatric Technicians in Iowa
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- Psychiatric Technicians in Iowa earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Psychiatric Technicians Work in Iowa?
In 2018, there were 100 Psychiatric Technicians working in the state.
There were 110 Psychiatric Technicians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,020 Psychiatric Technicians working in it, which means Iowa has fewer Psychiatric Technicians than average.
Job Projections for Iowa
Jobs for Psychiatric Technicians in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 5.9%.
Iowa Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 20 annual job openings, and a total of 210 jobs for Iowa Psychiatric Technicians in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 5,600 annual jobs and 70,000 total jobs in 2026.
What do Psychiatric Technicians Make in Iowa?
In 2018 wages for Psychiatric Technicians ranged from $25,540 to $39,930 with $30,330 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $12.28 to $19.2. The median hourly rate was $14.58.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $14.76 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $0.18.
The median salary in Iowa is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Iowa Metros for Psychiatric Technicians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Psychiatric Technicians.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA | 140 | $29,260 |
Top States for Psychiatric Technicians Employment
View the list below to see where most Psychiatric Technicians work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
California | 8,900 | $68,090 |
Florida | 8,480 | $28,590 |
Texas | 4,130 | $31,800 |
Illinois | 3,920 | $42,390 |
Wisconsin | 3,820 | $33,760 |
Virginia | 2,860 | $29,080 |
Pennsylvania | 2,600 | $30,710 |
Arizona | 2,580 | $34,090 |
Indiana | 2,220 | $28,710 |
Massachusetts | 1,930 | $44,220 |
Michigan | 1,920 | $35,380 |
North Carolina | 1,840 | $33,330 |
Ohio | 1,700 | $32,860 |
Louisiana | 1,590 | $26,470 |
Missouri | 1,560 | $27,630 |
New York | 1,550 | $43,590 |
West Virginia | 1,420 | $21,850 |
New Mexico | 1,190 | $26,100 |
Alabama | 1,150 | $24,420 |
Colorado | 1,060 | $37,360 |
Below are the states where Psychiatric Technicians get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
California | $68,090 |
Connecticut | $56,170 |
District of Columbia | $53,090 |
Oregon | $49,870 |
New Jersey | $45,520 |
Massachusetts | $44,220 |
New York | $43,590 |
Illinois | $42,390 |
Washington | $40,760 |
Vermont | $39,460 |
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Occupation | Iowa Employment Total |
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Pharmacy Technicians | 4,130 |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 920 |
Surgical Technologists | 770 |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 580 |
Dietetic Technicians | 460 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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