Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Nebraska

Psychiatric technicians in Nebraska earn the most in Lincoln (average $58,610 a year) and the least in Omaha ($49,500), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatric technicians average at $53,800 and the median at $57,370 for 1,390 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,610.

Psychiatric Technicians average salary by city in Nebraska

Lincoln$58,610
Omaha$49,500

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lincoln	$58,610	$59,570	$57,900	$47,486	92
Omaha	$49,500	$48,310	$40,130	$40,581	92

*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 Nebraska

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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