Psychiatric Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $53,270 +25.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.61
10th percentile $47,450
90th percentile $97,480
Employed locally 170
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,450
    25th
    $49,860
    50th (median)
    $53,270
    75th
    $84,340
    90th
    $97,480

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 34% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 66% 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 San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in San Jose, CA is $25.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 25.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,450 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,860.