Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Psychiatric Technician Education Some college, no degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $40,200 This is the median salary for this occupation. Psychiatric Technicians care for, monitor, and potentially participate in rehabillitation and treatment programs of individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities at the instructuion of physicians or other health practitioners. General Information Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Psychiatric Technician Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area + Travis County 217 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 217 openings per year are projected for Psychiatric Technician. +15.7% Employment Change Employment for Psychiatric Technician is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.7% between 2025 and 2030. $19.31 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $19.31/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.63, while experienced workers are paid $22.11. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 1,846 Psychiatric Technician in the Rural Capital Area + Travis County region. By 2030 this number could reach 2,135. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Psychiatric Technician are General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals, and Outpatient Care Centers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Psychiatric Technician include Psychology, Therapy and Counseling, and Customer and Personal Service. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Psychiatric Technician is Bachelor's. 56% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
