Psychiatric Technicians
Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 1,740 | $28,690 | $13.79 | |
| Alaska | 280 | $40,490 | $19.47 | |
| Arizona | 5,280 | $35,370 | $17.00 | |
| Arkansas | 550 | $30,320 | $14.58 | |
| California | 9,290 | $55,840 | $26.85 | |
| Colorado | 1,100 | $41,820 | $20.10 | |
| Connecticut | 1,120 | $52,500 | $25.24 | |
| Delaware | 180 | $34,730 | $16.70 | |
| District of Columbia | 360 | $54,220 | $26.07 | |
| Florida | 11,470 | $36,950 | $17.76 | |
| Georgia | 950 | $39,270 | $18.88 | |
| Hawaii | 510 | $45,660 | $21.95 | |
| Idaho | 890 | $33,610 | $16.16 | |
| Illinois | 5,530 | $40,270 | $19.36 | |
| Indiana | 4,210 | $33,660 | $16.18 | |
| Iowa | 770 | $35,170 | $16.91 | |
| Kansas | 990 | $32,410 | $15.58 | |
| Kentucky | 500 | $31,900 | $15.34 | |
| Louisiana | 1,510 | $27,820 | $13.38 | |
| Maine | 460 | $33,730 | $16.22 | |
| Maryland | 620 | $41,280 | $19.85 | |
| Massachusetts | 1,340 | $44,600 | $21.44 | |
| Michigan | 3,370 | $39,330 | $18.91 | |
| Minnesota | 2,010 | $36,710 | $17.65 | |
| Mississippi | 590 | $29,980 | $14.41 | |
| Missouri | 2,810 | $32,140 | $15.45 | |
| Montana | 350 | $31,370 | $15.08 | |
| Nebraska | 360 | $34,090 | $16.39 | |
| Nevada | 1,610 | $34,750 | $16.71 | |
| New Jersey | 780 | $43,930 | $21.12 | |
| New Mexico | 760 | $36,250 | $17.43 | |
| New York | 2,150 | $43,110 | $20.73 | |
| North Carolina | 3,910 | $34,160 | $16.42 | |
| North Dakota | 150 | $38,040 | $18.29 | |
| Ohio | 1,600 | $35,330 | $16.99 | |
| Oklahoma | 760 | $27,860 | $13.39 | |
| Oregon | 880 | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2,800 | $33,440 | $16.08 | |
| South Carolina | 400 | $33,970 | $16.33 | |
| South Dakota | $35,670 | $17.15 | ||
| Tennessee | 1,220 | $31,660 | $15.22 | |
| Texas | 5,790 | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| Utah | 1,780 | $32,020 | $15.40 | |
| Vermont | 280 | $41,900 | $20.14 | |
| Virginia | 2,940 | $32,330 | $15.54 | |
| Washington | 800 | $47,490 | $22.83 | |
| West Virginia | 1,290 | $25,070 | $12.05 | |
| Wisconsin | 3,710 | $35,800 | $17.21 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other mental health care professionals, to provide direct patient care services, assist in developing and implementing treatment plans, administer medications, and perform related administrative functions. Includes instruction in mental health theory, applied psychopathology, patient communication and management, crisis intervention, psychotropic medication, mental health treatment procedures, substance abuse, record-keeping, clinical administrative skills, and applicable standards and regulations.
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$38,000 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Postsecondary nondegree awardTypical education requirement
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Less than 5 yearsTypical experience requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as psychiatric technicians.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 15%
- College dropout 29%
- Associate’s degree 13%
- Bachelor’s degree 33%
- Master’s degree 9%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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