Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $77,340 +81.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.19
10th percentile $47,380
90th percentile $96,580
Employed locally 260
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,380
    25th
    $64,740
    50th (median)
    $77,340
    75th
    $79,000
    90th
    $96,580

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 111% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 11% above 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
    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
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Fresno, CA $75,420

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $120,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,290
    Nurse Practitioners $156,740
    Pharmacists $164,840
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Visalia?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Visalia, CA is $37.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.63 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Visalia, CA is 81.6% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,380 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,740.