Psychiatric Technicians Salary in New Mexico

Psychiatric technicians in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $42,140 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($38,960), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatric technicians average at $41,720 and the median at $39,020 for 660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,610.

Psychiatric Technicians average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$42,140
Las Cruces$38,960

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$42,140	$39,020	$38,620	$35,195	96
Las Cruces	$38,960	$36,870	$31,390	$32,776	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychiatric Technicians salary in other states

Psychiatric Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

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.
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.

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