How much does a psychiatric technician make in Phoenix?
$46,550a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.38
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 6,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,000Median: $46,550Highest 10%: $59,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,000 | $17.79 | |
| 25th | $40,050 | $19.25 | |
| Median | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| 75th | $48,220 | $23.18 | |
| 90th | $59,020 | $28.38 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $46,180 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $43,710 |
| Yuma, AZ | $42,560 |
| Tucson, AZ | $41,140 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $39,750 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $34,560 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $22.38 ($46,550 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $46,550 against $45,130 nationally, 3% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $45,640, so Phoenix pays 2% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for psychiatric technician pay?
60 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,020 or more.
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.