The median annual wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $37,200 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,850.
Pay spans roughly $30,330 at the 10th percentile to $46,710 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.89 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as psychiatric technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $37,200 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,850 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.89 |
| 10th percentile | $30,330 |
| 90th percentile | $46,710 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.