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Psychiatric Technician Salary in California (2026)
$23.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,513/year ($3,376/month) for a single filer
California ranks 11th of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 14,100 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $49,140 a year — though pay ranges from $40,880 for newcomers to $88,090 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $88,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,100 Psychiatric Technician jobs in California (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $49,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,513 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $49,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,717 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,759 |
| California state income tax | −$1,151 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,513 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,376 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in California?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in California is $49,140 per year ($23.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,620 and $74,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in California?
- On the median salary of $49,140, a single filer in California takes home about $40,513 per year ($3,376 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 14,100 Psychiatric Technician jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.