How much does a psychiatric technician make in San Francisco?
$54,640a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $26.27 an hour or $4,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.27
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,340Median: $54,640Highest 10%: $97,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,340 | $21.32 | |
| 25th | $52,860 | $25.41 | |
| Median | $54,640 | $26.27 | |
| 75th | $68,740 | $33.05 | |
| 90th | $97,570 | $46.91 |
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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $429,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $351,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $339,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $304,600 |
| Physician | $294,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,100 |
| Nurse Midwive | $212,600 |
| Veterinarian | $208,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $26.27 ($54,640 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $54,640 against $45,130 nationally, 21% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $49,140, so San Francisco pays 11% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for psychiatric technician pay?
21 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,570 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.