How much does a psychiatric technician make in Los Angeles?
$48,040a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $23.10 an hour or $4,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.10
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 4,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,750Median: $48,040Highest 10%: $74,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,750 | $19.59 | |
| 25th | $47,100 | $22.64 | |
| Median | $48,040 | $23.10 | |
| 75th | $57,750 | $27.76 | |
| 90th | $74,400 | $35.77 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 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 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,810 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $43,710 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $23.10 ($48,040 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $48,040 against $45,130 nationally, 6% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $49,140, so Los Angeles pays 2% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for psychiatric technician pay?
44 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,400 or more.
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.