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Psychiatric Technicians Salaries
in Lexington-Fayette, KY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $18.52 – $20.37
Average Annual Pay
Range: $38,522 – $42,374
Salaries for Psychiatric Technicians near Lexington-Fayette
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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
$16.53/hr
Range: $15.74 - $17.31
Annual Rate
$34,381
Range: $32,744 - $36,018
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$19.45/hr
Range: $18.52 - $20.37
Annual Rate
$40,448
Range: $38,522 - $42,374
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$22.37/hr
Range: $21.30 - $23.43
Annual Rate
$46,515
Range: $44,300 - $48,730
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
