Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
Average Hourly Pay
$21.27
33.5%Below national average
Range: $20.26 – $22.29
Average Annual Pay
$44,248
33.5%Below national average
Range: $42,141 – $46,355
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
$18.08/hr
Range: $17.22 – $18.95
Annual Rate
$37,611
Range: $35,820 – $39,402
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$21.27/hr
Range: $20.26 – $22.29
Annual Rate
$44,248
Range: $42,141 – $46,355
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$24.46/hr
Range: $23.30 – $25.63
Annual Rate
$50,885
Range: $48,462 – $53,308
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
