Psychiatric Technicians, San Jose
$55,550
BLS OEWS median annual wage in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Middle half of wages roughly $46,490 to $71,390.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +23.1%
- US median
- $45,130
- Metro RPP
- 110.4
- Middle half
- $46,490 to $71,390
- OEWS employment
- 260
- SOC
- 29-2053
Psychiatric Technicians in San Jose pay a median $55,550 (May 2025), 23.1% above the US median of $45,130. At local prices (RPP 110.4), that median buys about what $50,317 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$55,550 in San Jose buys about what $50,317 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 110.4, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 211.9 vs all-items 110.4 (US = 100, 2024).
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Psychiatric Technicians in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $55,550 | $46,490 to $71,390 | 110.4 |
| Urban Honolulu | $55,150 | $49,690 to $59,540 | 111 |
| San Francisco | $54,640 | $52,860 to $68,740 | 115.6 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Psychiatric Technicians in San Jose?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Psychiatric Technicians in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is $55,550.
- How does San Jose pay compare to the US median for Psychiatric Technicians?
- Local median pay is 23.1% above the national OEWS median of $45,130.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for San Jose is 110.4 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $55,550 has about the same purchasing power as $50,317 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.