Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
Average Hourly Pay
$15.50
51.6%Below national average
Range: $14.76 – $16.24
Average Annual Pay
$32,236
51.6%Below national average
Range: $30,701 – $33,771
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
$13.17/hr
Range: $12.55 – $13.80
Annual Rate
$27,401
Range: $26,096 – $28,705
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$15.50/hr
Range: $14.76 – $16.24
Annual Rate
$32,236
Range: $30,701 – $33,771
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$17.82/hr
Range: $16.97 – $18.68
Annual Rate
$37,071
Range: $35,306 – $38,837
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
