SOC 292053

Psychiatric Technicians

Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.

National Median

$42,590

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$42,590

Entry Level (10th pct)

$32,980

Experienced (90th pct)

$60,150

Total Employed

136,300

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$32,980 - $37,170
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$37,170 - $48,910
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$48,910 - $60,150

Highest Paying Locations for Psychiatric Technicians

Stockton-Lodi, CA

$91,910

+115.8% vs national

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

$82,440

+93.6% vs national

Vallejo, CA

$82,170

+92.9% vs national

Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area

$81,440

+91.2% vs national

Visalia, CA

$77,340

+81.6% vs national

Psychiatric Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$91,910	370
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$82,440	60
Vallejo, CA	$82,170	210
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$81,440	70
Visalia, CA	$77,340	260
Fresno, CA	$75,420	440
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$71,330	880
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$71,090	50
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$70,370	750
Ann Arbor, MI	$70,010	350
District of Columbia	$65,060	450
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area	$64,990	210
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$64,770	120
Salem, OR	$63,820	440
Madison, WI	$62,130	960
California	$61,620	8,830
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$61,080	40
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$59,150	2,580
El Centro, CA	$58,310	40
New Jersey	$58,000	2,010
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$57,970	140
Lincoln, NE	$57,840	300
New York	$57,630	1,770
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$55,530	2,570
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$55,030	190
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$55,020	1,010
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT	$54,150	50
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$53,270	170
Massachusetts	$52,290	3,600
Hawaii	$52,180	1,630
Urban Honolulu, HI	$52,180	1,300
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$51,760	190
Oregon	$51,640	1,620
Washington	$51,000	1,410
Syracuse, NY	$50,990	90
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$50,960	170
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$50,950	1,290
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$50,390	440
Connecticut	$50,170	1,280
Anchorage, AK	$49,840	280
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$49,440	50
Alaska	$49,340	330
Fairbanks-College, AK	$49,290	40
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$49,210	270
New Haven, CT	$49,140	160
Punta Gorda, FL	$49,050	70
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$48,910	1,530
Nebraska	$48,740	810
Minnesota	$48,600	2,080
Duluth, MN-WI	$48,600	150

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Psychiatric Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Psychiatric Technicians is $42,590, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Psychiatric Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Psychiatric Technicianss is Stockton-Lodi, CA, with a median salary of $91,910.

How much can an experienced Psychiatric Technicians make?

Top-earning Psychiatric Technicianss (90th percentile) make $60,150 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.