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Psychiatric Technicians Salary in California
Ranked #3 of 49 · CA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of psychiatric technicianss in California earn between $40,880 and $88,090. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean psychiatric technicians salary in California is $58,780, about 26.1% above the U.S. average ($46,610). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $95,580 | $90,620 | 330 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $84,710 | $80,620 | 70 |
| Napa, CA | $83,960 | $79,140 | 320 |
| Visalia, CA | $76,700 | $73,420 | 200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $76,120 | $76,310 | 260 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $63,510 | $64,900 | 70 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,550 | $63,410 | 260 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,640 | $63,480 | 1,020 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do psychiatric technicians make in California?
The median psychiatric technicians salary in California is $49,140 per year (mean $58,780), and about 80% earn between $40,880 and $88,090.
How much do psychiatric technicians make per hour in California?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $58,780 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is California a high-paying state for psychiatric technicians?
California ranks #3 of 49 states for psychiatric technicians pay. Its mean salary of $58,780 is about 26.1% above the U.S. average of $46,610.
Which metro areas in California pay psychiatric technicians the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in California for psychiatric technicians are Stockton-Lodi, CA ($95,580), Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area ($84,710), Napa, CA ($83,960), by median annual wage.