Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in Reading, PA
Average Hourly Pay
$20.22
36.8%Below national average
Range: $19.26 – $21.19
Average Annual Pay
$42,064
36.8%Below national average
Range: $40,061 – $44,067
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
$17.19/hr
Range: $16.37 – $18.01
Annual Rate
$35,754
Range: $34,052 – $37,457
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.22/hr
Range: $19.26 – $21.19
Annual Rate
$42,064
Range: $40,061 – $44,067
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$23.25/hr
Range: $22.15 – $24.37
Annual Rate
$48,374
Range: $46,070 – $50,677
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
