How much does a psychiatric technician make in San Jose?
$55,550a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $26.71 an hour or $4,629 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.71
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,610Median: $55,550Highest 10%: $99,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,610 | $20.97 | |
| 25th | $46,490 | $22.35 | |
| Median | $55,550 | $26.71 | |
| 75th | $71,390 | $34.32 | |
| 90th | $99,280 | $47.73 |
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 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 |
Related jobs in San Jose
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $700,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $353,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $351,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $347,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $264,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $231,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $223,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $216,700 |
| Dentist | $207,900 |
| Radiation Therapist | $206,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $26.71 ($55,550 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $55,550 against $45,130 nationally, 23% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $49,140, so San Jose pays 13% more.
Where does San Jose rank for psychiatric technician pay?
19 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,280 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.