Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in Abilene, TX
Average Hourly Pay
$15.83
50.5%Below national average
Range: $15.08 – $16.59
Average Annual Pay
$32,935
50.5%Below national average
Range: $31,366 – $34,503
How much do Psychiatric Technicians make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$13.46/hr
Range: $12.82 – $14.10
Annual Rate
$27,995
Range: $26,661 – $29,328
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$15.83/hr
Range: $15.08 – $16.59
Annual Rate
$32,935
Range: $31,366 – $34,503
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$18.20/hr
Range: $17.34 – $19.08
Annual Rate
$37,875
Range: $36,071 – $39,678
Psychiatric Technicians job description
Psychiatric Technicians professionals ensure facilities, equipment, and systems function properly. They perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections to keep operations running smoothly.
Responsibilities
- •Perform routine maintenance and repairs
- •Inspect equipment and facilities
- •Troubleshoot mechanical issues
- •Maintain maintenance records
- •Order supplies and parts
- •Ensure compliance with safety codes
Skills
- •Mechanical aptitude
- •Troubleshooting
- •Hand and power tool proficiency
- •Physical stamina
- •Problem-solving
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Trade certification preferred
- •Experience with building systems
- •Ability to work flexible hours
