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Psychiatric Technicians Salaries
in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $19.16 – $21.08
Average Annual Pay
Range: $39,853 – $43,838
Salaries for Psychiatric Technicians near Des Moines-West Des Moines
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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:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$17.10/hr
Range: $16.29 - $17.92
Annual Rate
$35,568
Range: $33,875 - $37,262
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.12/hr
Range: $19.16 - $21.08
Annual Rate
$41,845
Range: $39,853 - $43,838
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$23.14/hr
Range: $22.03 - $24.24
Annual Rate
$48,122
Range: $45,831 - $50,414
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.
- •Perform routine maintenance and repairs
- •Inspect equipment and facilities
- •Troubleshoot mechanical issues
- •Maintain maintenance records
- •Order supplies and parts
- •Ensure compliance with safety codes
- •Mechanical aptitude
- •Troubleshooting
- •Hand and power tool proficiency
- •Physical stamina
- •Problem-solving
- •Time management
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Trade certification preferred
- •Experience with building systems
- •Ability to work flexible hours
