Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $30,310 -28.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.57
10th percentile $30,310
90th percentile $35,610
Employed locally 130
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,310
    25th
    $30,310
    50th (median)
    $30,310
    75th
    $35,610
    90th
    $35,610

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 46% 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 Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,520
    Physical Therapists $90,230
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,590
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,600
    Speech-Language Pathologists $105,500
    Physicians, All Other $387,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Las Cruces, NM is $14.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.14 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Las Cruces, NM is 28.8% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,310 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,310.