Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$35.50
10.9%Above national average
Range: $33.81 – $37.19
Average Annual Pay
$73,841
10.9%Above national average
Range: $70,325 – $77,357
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
$30.18/hr
Range: $28.74 – $31.61
Annual Rate
$62,765
Range: $59,776 – $65,753
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$35.50/hr
Range: $33.81 – $37.19
Annual Rate
$73,841
Range: $70,325 – $77,357
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$40.82/hr
Range: $38.88 – $42.77
Annual Rate
$84,917
Range: $80,874 – $88,961
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
