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Psychiatric Technicians

Care for people with mental or emotional conditions, under the direction of physicians.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Below the statewide median
$18.74 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Above statewide average
Growth rate:  12.8%    Read more about outlook

Education:

High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Administer intravenous medications.
  • Administer non-intravenous medications.
  • Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
  • Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities.
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Job Title Examples:

Health Care Technician
Mental Health Assistant (MHA)
Mental Health Technician (MHT)

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $18.74
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Psychiatric Technicians *

Area Low Median High
U S
$15.8 $18.66 $22.81
Minnesota
$16.86 $18.74 $23.94
Central Minnesota
$15.55 $19.01 $19.77
Northeast Minnesota
$16.16 $23.41 $23.94
Northwest Minnesota
$15.55 $16.22 $18.29
Southwest Minnesota
$18.35 $23.93 $24.53
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$17.02 $18.74 $24.25

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 1610 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Psychiatric Technicians most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in high demand.

 

Future Demand

This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.

There will be a need for about 1200 new Psychiatric Technicians to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

 

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Employment Outlook for Psychiatric Technicians
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