Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in Chattanooga, TN
Average Hourly Pay
$18.42
42.4%Below national average
Range: $17.54 – $19.29
Average Annual Pay
$38,307
42.4%Below national average
Range: $36,483 – $40,132
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
$15.66/hr
Range: $14.91 – $16.40
Annual Rate
$32,561
Range: $31,011 – $34,112
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$18.42/hr
Range: $17.54 – $19.29
Annual Rate
$38,307
Range: $36,483 – $40,132
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$21.18/hr
Range: $20.17 – $22.18
Annual Rate
$44,053
Range: $41,955 – $46,152
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
