Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $34,560 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.62
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $46,790
Employed locally 50
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $34,560
    75th
    $38,580
    90th
    $46,790

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $44,580
    Flagstaff, AZ $42,830
    Yuma, AZ $42,550
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $40,060
    Tucson, AZ $38,550

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,770
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,380
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,300
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $68,470
    Nurse Practitioners $124,470
    Medical Records Specialists $43,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Sierra Vista?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Sierra Vista, AZ is $16.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.50 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 18.9% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.