Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
Average Hourly Pay
$21.23
33.7%Below national average
Range: $20.22 – $22.24
Average Annual Pay
$44,160
33.7%Below national average
Range: $42,058 – $46,263
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
$18.05/hr
Range: $17.19 – $18.90
Annual Rate
$37,536
Range: $35,749 – $39,324
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$21.23/hr
Range: $20.22 – $22.24
Annual Rate
$44,160
Range: $42,058 – $46,263
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$24.41/hr
Range: $23.25 – $25.58
Annual Rate
$50,784
Range: $48,367 – $53,202
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
