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
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Job Title Examples: |
Health Care Technician Mental Health Assistant (MHA) Mental Health Technician (MHT) See more job title examples |
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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 pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Psychiatric Technicians *
U S |
$15.8 | $18.66 | $22.81 |
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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.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1610 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Psychiatric Technicians most often work?
Current Demand
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.