Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in Champaign-Urbana, IL
Average Hourly Pay
$20.52
35.9%Below national average
Range: $19.54 – $21.49
Average Annual Pay
$42,675
35.9%Below national average
Range: $40,643 – $44,708
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
$17.44/hr
Range: $16.61 – $18.27
Annual Rate
$36,274
Range: $34,547 – $38,002
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.52/hr
Range: $19.54 – $21.49
Annual Rate
$42,675
Range: $40,643 – $44,708
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$23.60/hr
Range: $22.47 – $24.71
Annual Rate
$49,076
Range: $46,739 – $51,414
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
