Psychiatric Technicians salary
in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Psychiatric Technicians in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro earn a median of $55,550 a year, based on BLS estimates for 260 jobs (May 2025). That is 23% above the U.S. median of $45,130 and 13% above the CA statewide median of $49,140. It ranks #16 of 143 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE260 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Psychiatric Technicians salary in San Jose?
The BLS median is $55,550 a year (May 2025). Half of the 260 jobs pay between $46,490 and $71,390. The 10th percentile is $43,610 and the 90th is $99,280.
Is San Jose a high-paying metro for Psychiatric Technicians?
That is 23% above the U.S. median of $45,130 and 13% above the CA statewide median of $49,140. It ranks #16 of 143 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.