Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $34.91 – $38.40
Average Annual Pay
Range: $72,613 – $79,874
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
$31.16/hr
Range: $29.67 – $32.64
Annual Rate
$64,807
Range: $61,721 – $67,893
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$36.66/hr
Range: $34.91 – $38.40
Annual Rate
$76,243
Range: $72,613 – $79,874
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$42.16/hr
Range: $40.15 – $44.16
Annual Rate
$87,679
Range: $83,505 – $91,855
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

