Senior Psychiatric Technician
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $4,572 to $6,311 | $54,864 to $75,732 |
| B | $4,783 to $6,761 | $57,396 to $81,132 |
| C | $5,014 to $7,087 | $60,168 to $85,044 |
| S | $6,638 to $7,730 | $79,656 to $92,760 |
| T | $6,927 to $8,320 | $83,124 to $99,840 |
| U | $7,237 to $8,733 | $86,844 to $104,796 |
Representation
California Association of Psychiatric Technicians represents Bargaining Unit R18, Psychiatric Technicians.
Where these jobs are
32 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Developmental Services | 32 |
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 $54,864 to $104,796 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)