Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $71,090 +66.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.18
10th percentile $44,510
90th percentile $83,610
Employed locally 50
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,510
    25th
    $60,510
    50th (median)
    $71,090
    75th
    $83,610
    90th
    $83,610

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 74% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 26% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,640
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,130
    Family Medicine Physicians $287,230
    Physical Therapists $121,330
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Santa Maria, CA is $34.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.79 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Santa Maria, CA is 66.9% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,510 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,510.