Psychiatric Technicians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $50,390 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.23
10th percentile $39,290
90th percentile $84,710
Employed locally 440
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,290
    25th
    $44,110
    50th (median)
    $50,390
    75th
    $71,580
    90th
    $84,710

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 51% 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 $133,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,280
    Physicians, All Other $323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,240
    Pharmacists $163,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in San Diego, CA is $24.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.08 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in San Diego, CA is 18.3% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,290 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,110.