Psychiatric Technicians pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for psychiatric technicians is $22.38 an hour ($46,550 a year). About 6,630 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($45,130). It is 2% higher than the Arizona median ($45,640).
Pay range for psychiatric technicians in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.79 | $37,000 |
| 25% of workers | $19.25 | $40,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.38 | $46,550 |
| 75% of workers | $23.19 | $48,220 |
| 90% of workers | $28.38 | $59,020 |
Psychiatric Technicians pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $46,550 | 6,630 |
| Flagstaff | $46,180 | 70 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $43,710 | 190 |
| Yuma | $42,560 | 120 |
| Tucson | $41,140 | 810 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $39,750 | 100 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $34,560 | 50 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for psychiatric technicians
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +22.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $100,830 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $46,340 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $64,720 |
| Paramedics | $53,400 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,010 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $47,760 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $62,530 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $78,080 |
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