The average annual wage of the occupations is $43,650 and $21 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Psychiatric Technicians career. Based on BLS data, a total of 115,940 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Psychiatric Technicians is $16,440. The average length of the programs is 784 hours and the average completion time is 10.00 months.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Psychiatric Technicians. Total 61 schools are offering certificate programs. If you want to check schools for bachelor's or graduate degrees, check Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician page.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 61 | $16,440 | - | 784 Hours | 10.00 Months |
The following 16 occupations are related to Psychiatric Technicians.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | 71,730 | $106,600 | $51 |
| Psychologists, All Other | 14,480 | $110,300 | $53 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | 185K | $67,430 | $32 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 115K | $63,870 | $31 |
| Occupational Therapists | 145K | $96,790 | $47 |
| Recreational Therapists | 15,540 | $60,910 | $29 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Psychiatrists | 24,830 | $256,930 | $124 |
| Paramedics | 98,770 | $57,450 | $28 |
| Psychiatric Aides | 32,310 | $41,000 | $20 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 46,090 | $68,170 | $33 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 4,430 | $42,060 | $20 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 104K | $65,860 | $32 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 42,390 | $34,810 | $17 |
The following 63 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Psychiatric Technicians. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.