Psychiatric Technicians pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,990 or more. The middle half of psychiatric technicians in Albuquerque earn between $38,620 and $47,170.
- $38K10th
- $39K25th
- $39KMedian
- $47K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,140 | $3,512 | $20.26 |
| Median | $39,020 | $3,252 | $18.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,620 | $3,218 | $18.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,170 | $3,931 | $22.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychiatric Technicians pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Psychiatric technicians in Albuquerque earn about the same as the New Mexico average ($41,720) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($46,610). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $45,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $42,140 | $39,020 | $38,470 | $47,990 | 300 |
| New Mexico | $41,720 | $39,020 | $31,390 | $49,760 | 660 |
| United States | $46,610 | $45,130 | $35,090 | $60,750 | 156,960 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychiatric Technicians salary after taxes in Albuquerque
On the average salary of $42,140, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $35,195 a year, or $2,933 a month and $1,354 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for psychiatric technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $42,140 buys what about $44,104 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 8.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychiatric Technicians salary in other New Mexico cities
Albuquerque ranks 1st of 2 New Mexico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Albuquerque$42,140
- Las Cruces$38,960
Highest-paying cities for psychiatric technicians
Stockton, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($90,620).
- Stockton, CA$90,620
- Napa, CA$79,140
- Vallejo, CA$76,310
- Visalia, CA$73,420
- Ann Arbor, MI$68,620
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Psychiatric Technicians salary in Albuquerque: questions
How much do psychiatric technicians make an hour in Albuquerque?
$20.26 an hour on average, and $18.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level psychiatric technicians salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychiatric technicians take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $35,195 a year ($2,933 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,140.
Do psychiatric technicians earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,610).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2053; area Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.