Psychiatric Technicians Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $58,310 +36.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.03
10th percentile $36,950
90th percentile $87,850
Employed locally 40
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,950
    25th
    $38,380
    50th (median)
    $58,310
    75th
    $59,060
    90th
    $87,850

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 103% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $91,910
    Napa, CA $83,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,440
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Visalia, CA $77,340

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $91,910
    Napa, CA $83,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,440
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Visalia, CA $77,340

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$118,580
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$73,760
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,510
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$49,880
    Pharmacists$161,570
    Family Medicine Physicians$225,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in El Centro, CA is $28.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.96 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in El Centro, CA is 36.9% above the national median of $42,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatric Technicians in El Centro?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,950 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,380.