Psychiatric Technicians (29-2053)
Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 307 | 334 | 8.79 | 9 | 17 | 29 | United States | 76600 | 86100 | 0.0 | 2400 | 4200 | 7500 |
Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities.
2021 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 18.27 | 12.97 | 14.05 | 17.58 | 21.93 | 27.10 |
| Alaska | 19.47 | 14.21 | 17.73 | 17.97 | 22.82 | 22.98 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 19.68 | 14.01 | 17.68 | 17.97 | 22.82 | 22.98 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 18.53 | 14.21 | 17.73 | 17.73 | 18.37 | 23.28 |
| Balance of State | 19.96 | 17.97 | 17.97 | 18.01 | 22.82 | 22.82 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.