Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$33.34
4.2%Above national average
Range: $31.75 – $34.93
Average Annual Pay
$69,342
4.2%Above national average
Range: $66,040 – $72,644
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
$28.34/hr
Range: $26.99 – $29.69
Annual Rate
$58,941
Range: $56,134 – $61,747
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$33.34/hr
Range: $31.75 – $34.93
Annual Rate
$69,342
Range: $66,040 – $72,644
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$38.34/hr
Range: $36.51 – $40.17
Annual Rate
$79,743
Range: $75,946 – $83,541
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
