Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA
Average Hourly Pay
$18.11
43.4%Below national average
Range: $17.25 – $18.98
Average Annual Pay
$37,674
43.4%Below national average
Range: $35,880 – $39,468
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
$15.39/hr
Range: $14.66 – $16.13
Annual Rate
$32,023
Range: $30,498 – $33,548
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$18.11/hr
Range: $17.25 – $18.98
Annual Rate
$37,674
Range: $35,880 – $39,468
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$20.83/hr
Range: $19.84 – $21.83
Annual Rate
$43,325
Range: $41,262 – $45,388
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
