Psychiatric Technicians Salary in California
Psychiatric Technicians in California earn a median of $49,140 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,140
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($45,130)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 14,100
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,880; the top 10% earn over $88,090. Nationally the range is $35,090 to $60,750.
States ranked near California
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Psychiatric Technicians pay in California
How much do psychiatric technicians make in California?
The median is $49,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,880 and the top 10% earn over $88,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for psychiatric technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 49 (+9% vs. the national median of $45,130). Living costs are not included.