Psychiatric Technicians Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $70,370 +65.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.83
10th percentile $49,090
90th percentile $99,290
Employed locally 750
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,090
    25th
    $51,430
    50th (median)
    $70,370
    75th
    $93,490
    90th
    $99,290

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 47% 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 $188,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $90,810
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,990
    Pharmacists $183,510
    Dental Hygienists $146,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in San Francisco, CA is $33.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in San Francisco, CA is 65.2% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,090 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,430.