Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$29.80
6.9%Below national average
Range: $28.38 – $31.22
Average Annual Pay
$61,982
6.9%Below national average
Range: $59,030 – $64,933
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
$25.33/hr
Range: $24.12 – $26.54
Annual Rate
$52,685
Range: $50,176 – $55,193
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.80/hr
Range: $28.38 – $31.22
Annual Rate
$61,982
Range: $59,030 – $64,933
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$34.27/hr
Range: $32.64 – $35.90
Annual Rate
$71,279
Range: $67,885 – $74,673
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
