How much does a psychiatric technician make in Tucson?
$41,140a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $19.78 an hour or $3,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.78
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 117 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,270Median: $41,140Highest 10%: $51,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,270 | $16.48 | |
| 25th | $37,790 | $18.17 | |
| Median | $41,140 | $19.78 | |
| 75th | $44,700 | $21.49 | |
| 90th | $51,650 | $24.83 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| Phoenix, AZ | $46,550 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $46,180 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $43,710 |
| Yuma, AZ | $42,560 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $39,750 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $34,560 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $357,100 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $300,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $264,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $257,700 |
| Dermatologist | $231,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $227,900 |
| Pediatrician | $183,400 |
| Dentist | $182,200 |
| Optometrist | $157,700 |
| Pharmacist | $147,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $19.78 ($41,140 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $41,140 against $45,130 nationally, 9% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $45,640, so Tucson pays 10% less.
Where does Tucson rank for psychiatric technician pay?
117 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,650 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.