Psychiatric Technician salary in New Mexico
What psychiatric technicians earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,020$18.76 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$36,870 – $47,990Top 10%: $49,760+
Jobs6600.76× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $39,020 | $18.76 | 300 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $36,870 | $17.73 | 220 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $61,660 | $29.64 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
North Dakota · $39,960 Tennessee · $39,800 Montana · $39,190 Ohio · $39,140 Oklahoma · $39,060 Delaware · $38,410
Other healthcare salaries in New Mexico
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,520 Registered Nurses · $94,340 Medical Assistants · $39,230 Nursing Assistants · $39,390 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $59,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,360 Dental Assistants · $44,400 Physicians, All Other · $327,670 Nurse Practitioners · $137,520 Pharmacists · $147,000 Dental Hygienists · $95,940
Questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make in New Mexico?
Psychiatric Technicians in New Mexico earned a median of $39,020 a year ($18.76 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $36,870 to $47,990.
Where in New Mexico do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Albuquerque, NM at $39,020.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.