How much does a psychiatric technician make in Sacramento?
$47,810a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $22.99 an hour or $3,984 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.99
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,880Median: $47,810Highest 10%: $86,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,880 | $19.65 | |
| 25th | $46,820 | $22.51 | |
| Median | $47,810 | $22.99 | |
| 75th | $60,000 | $28.85 | |
| 90th | $86,980 | $41.82 |
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 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,040 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $43,710 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $22.99 ($47,810 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $47,810 against $45,130 nationally, 6% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $49,140, so Sacramento pays 3% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for psychiatric technician pay?
48 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,980 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.