Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT
Average Hourly Pay
$21.53
32.7%Below national average
Range: $20.50 – $22.55
Average Annual Pay
$44,772
32.7%Below national average
Range: $42,640 – $46,904
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
$18.30/hr
Range: $17.43 – $19.17
Annual Rate
$38,056
Range: $36,244 – $39,868
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$21.53/hr
Range: $20.50 – $22.55
Annual Rate
$44,772
Range: $42,640 – $46,904
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$24.76/hr
Range: $23.57 – $25.93
Annual Rate
$51,488
Range: $49,036 – $53,940
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
