Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in Madison, WI
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $29.12 – $32.03
Average Annual Pay
Range: $60,570 – $66,627
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
$25.99/hr
Range: $24.75 – $27.23
Annual Rate
$54,058
Range: $51,485 – $56,633
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.58/hr
Range: $29.12 – $32.03
Annual Rate
$63,598
Range: $60,570 – $66,627
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$35.17/hr
Range: $33.49 – $36.83
Annual Rate
$73,138
Range: $69,656 – $76,621
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

