Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $44,580 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.44
10th percentile $34,960
90th percentile $52,590
Employed locally 6,000
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,960
    25th
    $38,670
    50th (median)
    $44,580
    75th
    $47,540
    90th
    $52,590

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $45,220
    Flagstaff, AZ $42,830
    Yuma, AZ $42,550
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $40,060
    Tucson, AZ $38,550
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $38,360

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,880
    Nurse Practitioners $134,630
    Pharmacists $136,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,480
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Phoenix, AZ is $21.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.38 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Phoenix, AZ is 4.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,960 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,670.