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Psychiatric Technician Apprentice

Class code 8229 · Bargaining Unit R18

Authorized salary ranges

What CalHR authorizes this class to be paid.
RangeMonthlyAnnual
A$2,930 to $3,596$35,160 to $43,152
B$2,993 to $3,708$35,916 to $44,496
C$3,102 to $3,852$37,224 to $46,224
D$3,222 to $4,168$38,664 to $50,016
E$3,346 to $4,168$40,152 to $50,016

Representation

California Association of Psychiatric Technicians represents Bargaining Unit R18, Psychiatric Technicians.

Where these jobs are

21 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.

DepartmentEmployees
Hospitals, Department of State21

Against the market

The BLS median wage for Psychiatric Technicians across all California employers was $49,140 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $35,160 to $50,016 a year.

Footnotes

  • Footnote R1 Range 1 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.

Pay scale effective . Payroll data through 2025.