Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$21.39
33.2%Below national average
Range: $20.37 – $22.41
Average Annual Pay
$44,488
33.2%Below national average
Range: $42,370 – $46,607
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
$18.18/hr
Range: $17.31 – $19.05
Annual Rate
$37,815
Range: $36,015 – $39,616
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$21.39/hr
Range: $20.37 – $22.41
Annual Rate
$44,488
Range: $42,370 – $46,607
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$24.60/hr
Range: $23.43 – $25.77
Annual Rate
$51,161
Range: $48,725 – $53,598
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
