Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
Average Hourly Pay
$17.02
46.8%Below national average
Range: $16.21 – $17.83
Average Annual Pay
$35,403
46.8%Below national average
Range: $33,717 – $37,088
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
$14.47/hr
Range: $13.78 – $15.16
Annual Rate
$30,093
Range: $28,659 – $31,525
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$17.02/hr
Range: $16.21 – $17.83
Annual Rate
$35,403
Range: $33,717 – $37,088
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$19.57/hr
Range: $18.64 – $20.50
Annual Rate
$40,713
Range: $38,775 – $42,651
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
