As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Licensed Psychiatric Technician in Illinois is $57,718, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,110 weekly, or $4,810 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Licensed Psychiatric Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Licensed Psychiatric Technician in Illinois vary widely, spanning from $51,470 to $64,003. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,447) and 75th percentile ($61,008), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,003 per year. This $6,561 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Patient Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Illinois Licensed Psychiatric Technician often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 63 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 nationwide for Licensed Psychiatric Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $51,470 IL August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $54,447 IL August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $57,718 IL August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $61,008 IL August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $64,003 IL August 01, 2026
25% $54,447 10% $51,470 90% $64,003 75% $61,008 $57,718 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Licensed Psychiatric Technician ?

Psychiatric nursing or mental health nursing is the appointed position of a nurse that specialises in mental health, and cares for people of all ages experiencing mental illnesses or distress. These include: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, psychosis, paranoia, and self-harm. Nurses in this area receive specific training in psychological therapies, building a therapeutic alliance, dealing with challenging behaviour, and the administration of psychiatric medication. In most countries, a psy...

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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $58,295 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $57,497 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $53,130 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $53,002 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $53,796 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $57,595 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $52,965 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $53,073 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $53,868 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $52,737 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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