How much does a psychiatric technician make in California?
$49,140a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in California. That is $23.63 an hour or $4,095 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.63
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 14,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,880Median: $49,140Highest 10%: $88,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,880 | $19.65 | |
| 25th | $46,620 | $22.41 | |
| Median | $49,140 | $23.63 | |
| 75th | $74,390 | $35.76 | |
| 90th | $88,090 | $42.35 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Stockton, CA | $95,580 |
| Napa, CA | $83,960 |
| Visalia, CA | $76,700 |
| Vallejo, CA | $76,120 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $63,510 |
| San Jose, CA | $55,550 |
| San Francisco, CA | $54,640 |
| Fresno, CA | $53,680 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $51,370 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,470 |
| Modesto, CA | $48,390 |
| San Diego, CA | $48,120 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,040 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,810 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $43,710 |
| El Centro, CA | $37,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 8. Washington | $52,470 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $52,000 |
| 10. Alaska | $51,650 |
| 11. California | $49,140 |
| 12. Rhode Island | $48,520 |
| 13. Virginia | $48,320 |
| 14. Vermont | $47,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.63 ($49,140 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $49,140 against $45,130 nationally, 9% more.
Where does California rank for psychiatric technician pay?
California ranks 11 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays psychiatric technicians the most?
Stockton-Lodi, CA, with a median of $95,580 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.