Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$29.48
7.9%Below national average
Range: $28.08 – $30.89
Average Annual Pay
$61,327
7.9%Below national average
Range: $58,406 – $64,247
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
$25.06/hr
Range: $23.87 – $26.26
Annual Rate
$52,128
Range: $49,645 – $54,610
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.48/hr
Range: $28.08 – $30.89
Annual Rate
$61,327
Range: $58,406 – $64,247
Senior level
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.
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
