Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,080 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.31
10th percentile $32,330
90th percentile $47,610
Employed locally 100
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,330
    25th
    $36,700
    50th (median)
    $38,080
    75th
    $44,320
    90th
    $47,610

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,320
    Medical Records Specialists $50,650
    Pharmacists $148,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,670
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $83,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Arizona is $18.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.80 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Arizona is 10.6% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,330 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,700.