Psychiatric Technicians pay in California
In California, the median pay for psychiatric technicians is $23.62 an hour ($49,140 a year). About 14,100 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($45,130). California ranks 11th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for psychiatric technicians in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.65 | $40,880 |
| 25% of workers | $22.41 | $46,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.62 | $49,140 |
| 75% of workers | $35.77 | $74,390 |
| 90% of workers | $42.35 | $88,090 |
Psychiatric Technicians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton-Lodi | $95,580 | 330 |
| Napa | $83,960 | 320 |
| Visalia | $76,700 | 200 |
| Vallejo | $76,120 | 260 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $63,510 | 70 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $55,550 | 260 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $54,640 | 1,020 |
| Fresno | $53,680 | 620 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $51,370 | 80 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $48,470 | 1,390 |
| Modesto | $48,390 | 160 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $48,120 | 900 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $48,040 | 4,770 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $47,810 | 910 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $43,710 | 0 |
| El Centro | $37,820 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for psychiatric technicians
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +22.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $140,270 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $79,000 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $83,110 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $38,330 |
| Paramedics | $74,590 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $81,770 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $47,500 |
| Recreational Therapists | $98,170 |
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