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Psychiatric Technician Salary in Arizona (2026)
$21.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,113/year ($3,176/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 20th of 49 states for Psychiatric Technician pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 8,160 Psychiatric Technician jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $45,640 a year — though pay ranges from $36,240 for newcomers to $56,420 at the top.
Psychiatric Technician pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,160 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Arizona (occupation code 29-2053, “Psychiatric Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Psychiatric Technician salary of $45,640 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,113 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $45,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,297 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,491 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$739 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,113 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,176 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Psychiatric Technician make in Arizona?
- The median Psychiatric Technician salary in Arizona is $45,640 per year ($21.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,550 and $47,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Psychiatric Technician in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $45,640, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $38,113 per year ($3,176 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Psychiatric Technician jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 8,160 Psychiatric Technician jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.