California / Developmental Services / Psychiatric Technician

Job-title file

Psychiatric Technician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

285 employees hold this title in Developmental Services. Median total compensation for the role is $79,182, above the department median of $77,233.

Employees: 285
Total payroll: $19.4M
Role median: $79,182
Agency median: $77,233
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$16$135,071+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 285 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Psychiatric Technician pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Psychiatric Technicians — about 14,100 people — is $49,140. Developmental Services pays a median base salary of $79,174 for this role, 61% above that figure — about the 80th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Developmental Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$40,880

$46,620

$49,140

$74,390

$88,090

Developmental Services median · $79,174

The bar is the range of annual wages for Psychiatric Technicians across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Developmental Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Psychiatric Technicians — about 156,960 people — is $45,130. Developmental Services’s median base salary is 75% above that national figure, above the 90th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$35,090

$38,430

$45,130

$50,160

$60,750

Developmental Services median · $79,174

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 414 of 572 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Developmental Services is $80,516, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Psychiatric Technician beyond California

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $87,817 ranks #3 of 5. See Psychiatric Technician across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$129,871 · 75

City and County of San Francisco

$121,087 · 47

Tennessee

$39,000 · 497

Rhode Island

$19,367 · 12

Median total compensation for comparable Psychiatric Technicianroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Isaias Reyes

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$101,103

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $85,703
Overtime: $10,331
Other pay: $5,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,103
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,466
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4729228232007
Salary Total: $7,242
Total Pay: $101,103

Isaias Reyes works as a Psychiatric Technician for Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. Isaias earned $101,103 in 2025. Union affiliation: R18.

Faridah Itaaga

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$100,914

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $85,504
Overtime: $11,336
Other pay: $4,075
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,914
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,466
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4721088232072
Salary Total: $7,242
Total Pay: $100,914

At Developmental Services, Faridah Itaaga serves as a Psychiatric Technician within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,914. Their bargaining unit is R18.

Joseph A Lona

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$100,727

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $81,564
Overtime: $18,422
Other pay: $742
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,727
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Orange
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,797
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4728128232014
Salary Total: $6,797
Total Pay: $100,727

At Developmental Services, Joseph A Lona serves as a Psychiatric Technician within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,727. They are represented by R18.

Adriana Gonzalez

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$100,453

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $84,954
Overtime: $14,339
Other pay: $1,161
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,453
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,458
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4721088232042
Salary Total: $7,234
Total Pay: $100,453

Adriana Gonzalez is a Psychiatric Technician at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,453. They are represented by R18.

Susan Takacs

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$100,070

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $89,597
Overtime: $5,690
Other pay: $4,783
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,070
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Orange
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,466
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4728228232013
Salary Total: $7,466
Total Pay: $100,070

At Developmental Services, Susan Takacs serves as a Psychiatric Technician within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,070. Union affiliation: R18.

Margarita Carino Esquivel

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2024 total comp

$98,711

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $79,322
Overtime: $17,263
Other pay: $2,126
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,711
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,724
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4728228232007
Salary Total: $6,724
Total Pay: $98,711

At Developmental Services, Margarita Carino Esquivel serves as a Psychiatric Technician within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,711. They are represented by R18.

Jennifer Mccool

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$98,361

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $86,261
Overtime: $10,118
Other pay: $1,983
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,361
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,466
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4729128232016
Salary Total: $7,242
Total Pay: $98,361

Jennifer Mccool holds the role of Psychiatric Technician at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,361. Union affiliation: R18.

Manuel Nunez

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$98,351

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $82,504
Overtime: $14,747
Other pay: $1,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,351
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,203
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4721088232004
Salary Total: $6,987
Total Pay: $98,351

Manuel Nunez holds the role of Psychiatric Technician at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,351. They are represented by R18.

Alex Avila

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$97,948

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $79,174
Overtime: $14,071
Other pay: $4,704
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,948
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,797
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4729228232020
Salary Total: $6,593
Total Pay: $97,948

Alex Avila holds the role of Psychiatric Technician at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,948. Their bargaining unit is R18.

Becky San Roman

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$97,822

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $82,360
Overtime: $9,262
Other pay: $6,199
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,822
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Orange
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,797
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4728128232012
Salary Total: $6,865
Total Pay: $97,822

Becky San Roman is a Psychiatric Technician at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,822. Their bargaining unit is R18.

Evelyn Loarca Morales

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$97,042

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $86,434
Overtime: $6,573
Other pay: $4,035
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,042
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Orange
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,203
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4728228232010
Salary Total: $7,203
Total Pay: $97,042

Evelyn Loarca Morales works as a Psychiatric Technician for Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. Evelyn earned $97,042 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R18.

Gloria Jimenez

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$96,820

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $40,966
Overtime: $54,438
Other pay: $1,416
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,820
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,797
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4727128232004
Salary Total: $3,297
Total Pay: $96,820

Gloria Jimenez is a Psychiatric Technician at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. They work part-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,820. Union affiliation: R18.

Hannah Jiminez

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$96,808

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $83,109
Overtime: $12,554
Other pay: $1,144
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,808
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,217
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4721088232044
Salary Total: $7,000
Total Pay: $96,808

Hannah Jiminez works as a Psychiatric Technician for Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. Hannah earned $96,808 in 2025. Union affiliation: R18.

Kimberly Ochoa Arzate

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$96,055

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $86,261
Overtime: $9,085
Other pay: $710
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,055
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,466
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4728128232017
Salary Total: $7,242
Total Pay: $96,055

Kimberly Ochoa Arzate holds the role of Psychiatric Technician at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,055. Their bargaining unit is R18.

Ryan Dickerson

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$95,995

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $89,592
Overtime: $4,976
Other pay: $1,427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,995
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,466
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4721088232043
Salary Total: $7,466
Total Pay: $95,995

Ryan Dickerson holds the role of Psychiatric Technician at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,995. Union affiliation: R18.

Emanuel Carmona

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$95,839

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $86,536
Overtime: $8,421
Other pay: $882
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,839
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,466
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4721088232075
Salary Total: $7,242
Total Pay: $95,839

At Developmental Services, Emanuel Carmona serves as a Psychiatric Technician within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,839. Their bargaining unit is R18.

Marvin Hidalgo

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$95,696

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $90,472
Overtime: $916
Other pay: $4,308
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,696
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,466
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4725828232950
Salary Total: $7,541
Total Pay: $95,696

Marvin Hidalgo works as a Psychiatric Technician for Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. Marvin earned $95,696 in 2025. They are represented by R18.

Chancie Weatherly

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2023 total comp

$95,218

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $89,210
Overtime: $3,865
Other pay: $2,142
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,218
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,970
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4729128232003
Salary Total: $6,970
Total Pay: $95,218

Chancie Weatherly is a Psychiatric Technician at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $95,218. Their bargaining unit is R18.

Colin Painter

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2024 total comp

$95,078

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $87,219
Overtime: $2,377
Other pay: $5,481
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,078
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Orange
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,249
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4725838232991
Salary Total: $7,466
Total Pay: $95,078

At Developmental Services, Colin Painter serves as a Psychiatric Technician within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $95,078. Union affiliation: R18.

Wiraporn Phinyophiboonwong

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$94,810

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $79,174
Overtime: $14,589
Other pay: $1,047
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,810
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,797
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4728228232008
Salary Total: $6,593
Total Pay: $94,810

At Developmental Services, Wiraporn Phinyophiboonwong serves as a Psychiatric Technician within Developmental Services/Admin. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,810. Union affiliation: R18.

Muey Saetern

Psychiatric Technician/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$94,692

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $83,901
Overtime: $9,849
Other pay: $942
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,692
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R18
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,203
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4729228232005
Salary Total: $6,987
Total Pay: $94,692

Muey Saetern works as a Psychiatric Technician for Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. Muey earned $94,692 in 2025. They are represented by R18.