Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $45,040 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.65
10th percentile $44,360
90th percentile $87,850
Employed locally 670
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,360
    25th
    $44,740
    50th (median)
    $45,040
    75th
    $74,190
    90th
    $87,850

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 52% 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 $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $21.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.82 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 5.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,360 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,740.