Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $71,330 +67.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.29
10th percentile $39,500
90th percentile $87,850
Employed locally 880
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,500
    25th
    $43,370
    50th (median)
    $71,330
    75th
    $79,700
    90th
    $87,850

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 83% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 17% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$130,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,790
    Pharmacists$160,640
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50,300
    Respiratory Therapists$97,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Riverside, CA is $34.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.96 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Riverside, CA is 67.5% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,500 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,370.