Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $75,420 +77.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.26
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $79,920
Employed locally 440
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $47,090
    50th (median)
    $75,420
    75th
    $76,400
    90th
    $79,920

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 105% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 5% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$126,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$73,340
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,250
    Pharmacists$164,520
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$103,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Fresno, CA is $36.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.24 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Fresno, CA is 77.1% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,090.