Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $46,690 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.45
10th percentile $39,380
90th percentile $81,090
Employed locally 2,590
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,380
    25th
    $44,160
    50th (median)
    $46,690
    75th
    $71,720
    90th
    $81,090

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 50% below 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,600
    Pharmacists $158,450
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,430
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Los Angeles, CA is $22.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.77 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Los Angeles, CA is 9.6% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,380 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,160.