Summary
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Quick Facts: Psychiatric Technicians and Aides | |
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$32,020 per year
$15.40 per hour |
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See How to Become One | |
See How to Become One | |
Short-term on-the-job training | |
142,300 | |
12% (Much faster than average) | |
17,500 |
What Psychiatric Technicians and Aides Do
Psychiatric technicians and aides care for people who have mental illness and developmental disabilities.
Work Environment
Psychiatric technicians and aides work in psychiatric hospitals, residential mental health facilities, and related healthcare settings. They may spend much of their shift on their feet.
How to Become a Psychiatric Technician or Aide
Psychiatric technicians typically need a postsecondary certificate, and aides need at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Both technicians and aides get on-the-job training.
Pay
The median annual wage for psychiatric aides was $31,110 in May 2019.
The median annual wage for psychiatric technicians was $33,780 in May 2019.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of psychiatric technicians and aides is projected to grow 12 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for this occupation will be affected by the growth of the older population. Older people typically experience higher rates of cognitive illnesses than younger people do.
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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