Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $82,170 +92.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.50
10th percentile $45,990
90th percentile $99,110
Employed locally 210
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,990
    25th
    $63,440
    50th (median)
    $82,170
    75th
    $91,910
    90th
    $99,110

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 82% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 18% 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
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,440
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Visalia, CA $77,340
    Fresno, CA $75,420

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$192,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$80,380
    Pharmacy Technicians$54,530
    Emergency Medical Technicians$43,740
    Pharmacists$177,530
    Physical Therapists$136,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Vallejo, CA is $39.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.57 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Vallejo, CA is 92.9% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,990 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,440.