How much does a psychiatric technician make in New Mexico?
$39,020a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in New Mexico. That is $18.76 an hour or $3,252 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.76
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,390Median: $39,020Highest 10%: $49,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,390 | $15.09 | |
| 25th | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| Median | $39,020 | $18.76 | |
| 75th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| 90th | $49,760 | $23.92 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $39,020 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $36,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 40. Montana | $39,190 |
| 41. Ohio | $39,140 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $39,060 |
| 43. New Mexico | $39,020 |
| 44. Delaware | $38,410 |
| 45. Alabama | $36,680 |
| 46. Arkansas | $35,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $18.76 ($39,020 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $39,020 against $45,130 nationally, 14% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for psychiatric technician pay?
New Mexico ranks 43 of 49 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays psychiatric technicians the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $39,020 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.