Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $48,110 +13% vs national
Median hourly $23.13
10th percentile $36,340
90th percentile $58,830
Employed locally 1,050
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,340
    25th
    $42,490
    50th (median)
    $48,110
    75th
    $51,410
    90th
    $58,830

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 35% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $48,320
    Reno, NV $44,990
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $43,710
    Jacksonville, FL $39,050
    Greenville, NC $37,600
    Jacksonville, NC $33,540

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,840
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,480
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,650
    Nurse Practitioners $159,930
    Medical Records Specialists $68,680
    Physicians, All Other $248,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Las Vegas, NV is $23.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Las Vegas, NV is 13% above 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 Vegas?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,340 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,490.