Mental Health Technician (MHT) / Psychiatric Technician in Wisconsin

MHTs (also called psych techs or behavioral health techs) work directly with psychiatric patients in inpatient units, residential facilities, and crisis centers. Entry-level, immediate hire, and a meaningful first step into behavioral health.

$35,511 WI Median Salary
8% Growth Rate
1–6 months Training
Get Free Info in Wisconsin → National Overview

💰 Mental Health Technician (MHT) / Psychiatric Technician Salary in Wisconsin

Estimated salary range for Mental Health Technician (MHT) / Psychiatric Technicians in Wisconsin, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$29,000
Median
$35,511
Experienced
$52,000

🎓 Mental Health Technician (MHT) / Psychiatric Technician Licensing in Wisconsin

Credential required: BHT Certification (BHCOE or state)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Wisconsin state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Mental Health Technician (MHT) / Psychiatric Technician Programs in Wisconsin

School listings coming soon. Request info to be connected with Wisconsin programs.

🗺️ This Career in Other States

FL FloridaGA GeorgiaTX TexasCA CaliforniaNY New YorkNC North CarolinaIL IllinoisOH OhioPA PennsylvaniaAZ ArizonaAL AlabamaAR ArkansasLA LouisianaMS MississippiSC South CarolinaTN TennesseeVA VirginiaWV West VirginiaKY KentuckyMD MarylandDE DelawareNJ New JerseyCT ConnecticutMA MassachusettsRI Rhode IslandNH New HampshireVT VermontME MaineMI MichiganIN IndianaMN MinnesotaIA IowaMO MissouriND North DakotaSD South DakotaNE NebraskaKS KansasOK OklahomaCO ColoradoMT MontanaWY WyomingID IdahoUT UtahNV NevadaNM New MexicoWA WashingtonOR OregonAK AlaskaHI HawaiiDC Washington DC