Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in Asheville, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$20.30
36.6%Below national average
Range: $19.33 – $21.26
Average Annual Pay
$42,217
36.6%Below national average
Range: $40,206 – $44,227
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
$17.25/hr
Range: $16.43 – $18.07
Annual Rate
$35,884
Range: $34,175 – $37,593
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.30/hr
Range: $19.33 – $21.26
Annual Rate
$42,217
Range: $40,206 – $44,227
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$23.34/hr
Range: $22.23 – $24.45
Annual Rate
$48,550
Range: $46,237 – $50,861
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
