Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in Virginia, VA
Average Hourly Pay
$23.10
27.8%Below national average
Range: $22.00 – $24.20
Average Annual Pay
$48,048
27.8%Below national average
Range: $45,760 – $50,336
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
$19.64/hr
Range: $18.70 – $20.57
Annual Rate
$40,841
Range: $38,896 – $42,786
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.10/hr
Range: $22.00 – $24.20
Annual Rate
$48,048
Range: $45,760 – $50,336
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$26.57/hr
Range: $25.30 – $27.83
Annual Rate
$55,255
Range: $52,624 – $57,886
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
