Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $48,390 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.27
10th percentile $36,590
90th percentile $78,460
Employed locally 160
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,590
    25th
    $43,960
    50th (median)
    $48,390
    75th
    $58,550
    90th
    $78,460

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 39% 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

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$169,460
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,800
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,450
    Nurse Practitioners$164,790
    Emergency Medical Technicians$43,940
    Pharmacists$166,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Modesto, CA is $23.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.72 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Modesto, CA is 13.6% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,590 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,960.