Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $37,650 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.10
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $46,880
Employed locally 190
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $37,300
    50th (median)
    $37,650
    75th
    $37,650
    90th
    $46,880

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $91,910
    Napa, CA $83,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,440
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Visalia, CA $77,340

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,990
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,660
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,080
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $51,760
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,960

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$54,420
    Physicians, All Other$327,670
    Pharmacists$137,530
    Nurse Practitioners$138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Albuquerque, NM is $18.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.07 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Albuquerque, NM is 11.6% below the national median of $42,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatric Technicians in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,300.