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.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 18.31 | 12.00 | 13.78 | 16.84 | 21.16 | 28.38 |
| Alaska | 20.35 | 16.43 | 17.80 | 20.18 | 23.14 | 24.94 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 20.40 | 16.44 | 17.86 | 20.33 | 23.20 | 24.95 |
| Balance of State | 20.17 | 16.43 | 17.66 | 19.76 | 22.93 | 24.89 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.