How much does a psychiatric technician make in San Diego?
$48,120a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $23.13 an hour or $4,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.13
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,080Median: $48,120Highest 10%: $77,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| 25th | $43,780 | $21.05 | |
| Median | $48,120 | $23.13 | |
| 75th | $59,970 | $28.83 | |
| 90th | $77,120 | $37.08 |
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 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,040 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,810 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $43,710 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $493,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $335,600 |
| Physician | $333,300 |
| Physician | $323,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $293,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $282,200 |
| Pediatrician | $262,700 |
| Podiatrist | $235,400 |
| Dermatologist | $233,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $23.13 ($48,120 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $48,120 against $45,130 nationally, 7% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $49,140, so San Diego pays 2% less.
Where does San Diego rank for psychiatric technician pay?
43 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,120 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.