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Psychiatric Technicians Salaries
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $28.08 – $30.89
Average Annual Pay
Range: $58,406 – $64,247
Salaries for Psychiatric Technicians near San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
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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:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$25.06/hr
Range: $23.87 - $26.26
Annual Rate
$52,128
Range: $49,645 - $54,610
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.48/hr
Range: $28.08 - $30.89
Annual Rate
$61,327
Range: $58,406 - $64,247
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.90/hr
Range: $32.29 - $35.52
Annual Rate
$70,526
Range: $67,167 - $73,884
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.
- •Perform routine maintenance and repairs
- •Inspect equipment and facilities
- •Troubleshoot mechanical issues
- •Maintain maintenance records
- •Order supplies and parts
- •Ensure compliance with safety codes
- •Mechanical aptitude
- •Troubleshooting
- •Hand and power tool proficiency
- •Physical stamina
- •Problem-solving
- •Time management
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Trade certification preferred
- •Experience with building systems
- •Ability to work flexible hours
