As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Licensed Psychiatric Technician in California is $62,425. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,248 to $68,611, with most professionals earning between $50,624 and $74,244.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary | $50,624 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary | $56,248 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary | $62,425 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary | $68,611 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary | $74,244 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
Psychiatric nursing or mental health nursing is the appointed position of a nurse that specialises in mental health, and cares for people of all ages experiencing mental illnesses or distress. These include: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, psychosis, paranoia, and self-harm. Nurses in this area receive specific training in psychological therapies, building a therapeutic alliance, dealing with challenging behaviour, and the administration of psychiatric medication. In most countries, a psy...
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $57,036 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $58,212 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $59,915 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $56,992 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $55,669 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $59,132 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $57,112 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $54,221 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $66,481 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $66,328 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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About California California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More
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