Psychiatric Technicians salary
in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Middle 50%
- $40,050–$48,220
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #44 of 143
Psychiatric Technicians in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro earn a median of $46,550 a year, based on BLS estimates for 6,630 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $45,130 and 2% above the AZ statewide median of $45,640. It ranks #44 of 143 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE6,630 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Psychiatric Technicians pay in other AZ metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | $41,140 |
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Questions
What is the average Psychiatric Technicians salary in Phoenix?
The BLS median is $46,550 a year (May 2025). Half of the 6,630 jobs pay between $40,050 and $48,220. The 10th percentile is $37,000 and the 90th is $59,020.
Is Phoenix a high-paying metro for Psychiatric Technicians?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $45,130 and 2% above the AZ statewide median of $45,640. It ranks #44 of 143 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Psychiatric Technicians make an hour in Phoenix?
About $22.38 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $46,550 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $19.25–$23.18 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.