Psychiatric Technician (Safety)
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $3,960 to $5,408 | $47,520 to $64,896 |
| B | $4,119 to $5,787 | $49,428 to $69,444 |
| C | $4,284 to $6,058 | $51,408 to $72,696 |
| P | $6,134 to $7,135 | $73,608 to $85,620 |
| Q | $6,343 to $7,562 | $76,116 to $90,744 |
| R | $6,577 to $7,843 | $78,924 to $94,116 |
| S | $5,843 to $6,797 | $70,116 to $81,564 |
| T | $6,040 to $7,203 | $72,480 to $86,436 |
| U | $6,261 to $7,466 | $75,132 to $89,592 |
Representation
California Association of Psychiatric Technicians represents Bargaining Unit R18, Psychiatric Technicians.
Where these jobs are
3,800 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Hospitals, Department of State | 2,585 |
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 788 |
| Department of Developmental Services | 215 |
| California Correctional Health Care Services | 212 |
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 $47,520 to $94,116 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)
- Footnote R1 Range 1 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.