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Psychiatric Technicians Salaries
in Kentucky, KY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $18.83 – $20.71
Average Annual Pay
Range: $39,166 – $43,083
Salaries for Psychiatric Technicians near Kentucky
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$17.01
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$25.13
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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
$16.80/hr
Range: $16.01 - $17.60
Annual Rate
$34,956
Range: $33,291 - $36,621
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$19.77/hr
Range: $18.83 - $20.71
Annual Rate
$41,125
Range: $39,166 - $43,083
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$22.74/hr
Range: $21.65 - $23.82
Annual Rate
$47,294
Range: $45,041 - $49,545
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
