Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $38,550 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.54
10th percentile $32,560
90th percentile $48,890
Employed locally 840
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,560
    25th
    $33,470
    50th (median)
    $38,550
    75th
    $42,650
    90th
    $48,890

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $38,360

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,690
    Pharmacists $138,930
    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,890
    Nurse Practitioners $132,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Tucson, AZ is $18.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.83 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 9.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,560 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,470.