Psychiatric Technician SalaryThe average Psychiatric Technician Salary is calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Psychiatric Technicians work in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics and medical offices. The average salary will vary depending on the location and the setting. The assumption was made that the psychiatric technician's reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year. Psychiatric Technician Salary: Median Hourly & Annual Data Hourly The Psychiatric Technician median salary is $14.77 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $8.72 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $24.11 per hour. Annually On an annual basis the median Psychiatric Technician salary is $30,730 The lowest 10% earn less than $18,140 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $50,140 per year. These salaries are calculated as a mean or average. Lowest and Highest Psychiatric Technician Salary The lowest paid Psychiatric Technicians earn less with mean or average wages below $9.00 per hour. Presumably this is offset by costs of living and other factors. The lower pay levels are associated with rural areas. The highest pay levels are found in major metropolitan areas where the mean or average wage is over $28.00 per hour. Demand and low supply seem to be a significant factor in fueling higher salaries.
Top 5 States The best states to earn a salary are Top 5 Metropolitan Areas The best city or metropolitan areas to earn a Psychiatric Technician salary are San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA $58,360, Salinas, CA $55,720, Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, CA $54,450, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA $50,690, and Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA $49,920. Other Industries that Employ Psychiatric Technicians The majority are employed in hospitals and inpatient settings. A small number of Psychiatric Tech's work in federal service, military healthcare systems, and universities. Employment Data It is estimated that there are 70,730 psychiatric techs employed in the Where They Work Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals employ over 26,000 psych techs. State and local government employ over 14,000. Physicians’ offices, colleges and employment agencies account for over 2,000 others. Hospitals account for over 12,000 more psychiatric technicians. Private Practice vs. Employment Psychiatric Technicians work primarily as supportive personnel in psychiatric settings and under the supervision of psychiatrists and psychologists. The nature of their work limits the opportunities for self-employment. Benefits Fringe benefits will vary depending on business size and other factors. To see what a typical benefits package is worth A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year. See the complete list of healthcare job descriptions See the complete list of healthcare salary data pages |
