Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in Waterbury-Shelton, CT
Average Hourly Pay
$28.60
10.6%Below national average
Range: $27.24 – $29.96
Average Annual Pay
$59,492
10.6%Below national average
Range: $56,659 – $62,325
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
$24.31/hr
Range: $23.15 – $25.47
Annual Rate
$50,568
Range: $48,160 – $52,976
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.60/hr
Range: $27.24 – $29.96
Annual Rate
$59,492
Range: $56,659 – $62,325
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$32.89/hr
Range: $31.33 – $34.45
Annual Rate
$68,416
Range: $65,158 – $71,674
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
