Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $82,440 +93.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.63
10th percentile $44,150
90th percentile $90,010
Employed locally 60
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,150
    25th
    $51,200
    50th (median)
    $82,440
    75th
    $85,870
    90th
    $90,010

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 80% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $91,910
    Napa, CA $83,960
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Visalia, CA $77,340
    Fresno, CA $75,420

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $91,910
    Napa, CA $83,960
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Visalia, CA $77,340
    Fresno, CA $75,420

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $172,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,180
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,330
    Dental Hygienists $131,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Santa Rosa, CA is $39.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 93.6% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,150 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,200.