Psychiatric technicians

Detailed Occupation

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2023 Workforce

111k

Average Age

34.2

Estimated Job Growth

17%

10-year projection

Average Salary

$37,170

Average Male Salary

$42,820

Average Female Salary

$35,034

About

Psychiatric technicians are most often employed by the Outpatient care centers industry. The average yearly wage for Psychiatric technicians was $37,170 in 2023.

The locations that employ the most Psychiatric technicians are Tulare County (West Central)--Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA, San Luis Obispo County (East)--Inland Region PUMA, CA, and Nashville/Davidson County--Antioch, South Nashville PUMA, TN. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Psychiatric technicians are Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC, Tulare County (West Central)--Tulare & Porterville Cities PUMA, CA, and San Luis Obispo County (East)--Inland Region PUMA, CA.

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Employment and salary information for the Psychiatric technicians workforce. Psychiatric technicians workforce in 2023 was 110,967 people, of which 72.6% were women and 27.4% were men. Psychiatric technicians are paid most in Clark County (Central)--Greater North Las Vegas City PUMA, NV but are relatively concentrated in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC.

Employment Over Time

Metric

Grouping

30,441

Male Workforce

± 4.28k

80,526

Female Workforce

± 6.97k

The Psychiatric technicians workforce in 2023 was 110,967 people (72.6% women and 27.4% men). This implies an average annual growth of 140% between 2018 (46,176) and 2023 (110,967).

Employment by Location

Level

Metric

This map shows the states in the United States shaded by average wage for Psychiatric technicians.

During 2023, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were Nevada ($57,782), Vermont ($55,270), and Rhode Island ($47,723).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$37,170

AVERAGE WAGE

#436 in the ranking (2023)

$67,727

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2023, Psychiatric technicians earned an average of $37,170, $30,557 less than the average national salary of $67,727

The graph shows the ranking of Psychiatric technicians in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2023.

Wage Distribution

Gender

0.353

WAGE GINI

In 2023, Psychiatric technicians had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.353, which is lower than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Psychiatric technicians (shown in red) than for the overall labor force (shown in gray).

The graphic shows the distribution of average salaries by buckets for Psychiatric technicians compared to the entire workforce in the country.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Psychiatric technicians and on wages for those in the field. Outpatient care centers is the industry that employs the most Psychiatric technicians, both by share and by number, though the highest paid industry for Psychiatric technicians, by average wage, is Justice, public order, & safety activities ($76,616).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

111k

2023 Workforce

± 8,176

15.5%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 9.36%

This graphic shows the share of Psychiatric technicians employed by various industries. Outpatient care centers employs the largest share of Psychiatric technicians at 60.8%, followed by General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals with 17.1% and Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals with 13%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Psychiatric technicians in the US. The workforce of Psychiatric technicians in 2023 was 110,967 people, with 72.6% woman, and 27.4% men. The average age of male Psychiatric technicians in the workforce is 36.8 and of female Psychiatric technicians is 33.2, and the most common race/ethnicity for Psychiatric technicians is White.

Gender and Age

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The workforce of Psychiatric technicians in 2023 was 110,967 people, with 72.6% woman, and 27.4% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 20 to 24 years (28,958 people), 25 to 29 years (23,404 people), and 30 to 34 years (14,985 people). Among them they concentrated 60.8% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2023, 19.7% of Psychiatric technicians workers were Hispanic and 80.3% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (54.8%), Cuban (10.4)%, and Puerto Rican (8.74)%

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Races

In 2023, 52.9% of the Psychiatric technicians workforce were White, of which 76.6% were women and 23.4% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Black (22%) and Two or More Races (12.7%).

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices for Psychiatric technicians from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Psychiatric technicians is Psychology but the most specialized major according to RCA in 2023 were Psychology.

Majors

ACS PUMS data only shows the major for bachelor's degrees. However, we can filter the data based on highest degree obtained.

Type of Majors

Degree

The most common majors achieved by Psychiatric technicians in 2023 (counting all academic degrees) were Psychology (16,727 people), Health (4,430 people), and Business (3,318 people).

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Education Levels

Metric

The main educational levels achieved by the Psychiatric technicians workers were Bachelors Degree (38,563 people), Some college (31,398 people), and High School or Equivalent (16,766 people).

The graphic shows the Psychiatric technicians workforce by gender and educational level.

Projections

Projections on job growth for Psychiatric Technicians from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10-year national workforce is projected to grow 4.02%, but Psychiatric Technicians are expected to see a growth of 17% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow more than the national average.

Job Growth

17%

Estimated Job Growth

10-year Projection

4.02%

National Growth

10-year Projection

This line chart shows the projected 10-year growth in the number of jobs for Psychiatric technicians. This profession is expected to grow more than than 4.02%, the average rate of national job growth.