What are the main factors that influence a Mental Health Tech's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Mental Health Tech?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Mental Health Tech roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Mental Health Tech's salary?

A Mental Health Tech's salary grows with experience: a Mental Health Tech (1-3 years)earns $38,181, a Behavioral Health Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $82,737, a Behavioral Health Manager (5+ years)earns $95,845, a Behavioral Health Director (5+ years)earns $127,217, a VP of Behavioral Health (5+ years)earns $157,410,

What are the highest paying states for a Mental Health Tech?

Mental Health Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Mental Health Tech roles are District of Columbia $44,719, California $44,550, Massachusetts $43,956. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Mental Health Tech roles make?

Salaries for Mental Health Tech level roles vary by specialization: VP of Mental Health: $172,890; Mental Health Director: $138,341; Mental Health Supervisor: $101,800; Mental Health Manager: $90,459; Mental Health Coordinator: $82,899.

Mental Health Tech Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Mental Health Tech make in New Mexico?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mental Health Tech in New Mexico is $37,409 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a Mental Health Tech's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,582
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,702 to $41,164
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,327

10% $30,327

50% (Median) $37,409

90% $44,582

Mental Health Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,164	$3,430	$792	$20
Average	$37,409	$3,117	$719	$18
25th Percentile	$33,702	$2,808	$648	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Mental Health Tech Salaries

A Mental Health Tech's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Mental Health Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mental Health Tech's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $38,181
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,737
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,845
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $127,217
Expert (over 8 years): $157,410

Levels	Salary
Mental He... Level Mental Health Tech	$38,181
Behaviora... Level Mental Health Tech	$82,737
Behaviora... Level Mental Health Tech	$95,845
Behaviora... Level Mental Health Tech	$127,217
VP of Beh... Level Mental Health Tech	$157,410

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How Do Mental Health Tech Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Mental Health Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $44,719.
California: $44,550.
Massachusetts: $43,956.

District of Columbia $44,719 California $44,550 Massachusetts $43,956 Washington $43,794 New Jersey $43,778 Alaska $43,722 Connecticut $43,164 New York $42,938

Hawaii $42,215 Rhode Island $41,876 Maryland $41,646 Minnesota $41,331 Colorado $41,210 Illinois $41,169 Oregon $41,016 Delaware $40,903

New Hampshire $40,831 Virginia $40,672 Pennsylvania $40,208 Nevada $39,974 North Dakota $39,897 Michigan $39,776 Wisconsin $39,731 Vermont $39,642

Texas $39,396 Maine $39,380 Arizona $39,356 Ohio $39,327 Georgia $38,956 Indiana $38,770 Wyoming $38,734 Utah $38,677

Iowa $38,653 Kansas $38,459 Louisiana $38,402 North Carolina $38,382 Missouri $38,374 Florida $38,217 Montana $38,132 Nebraska $38,051

Kentucky $38,007 South Carolina $37,845 Tennessee $37,744 Idaho $37,704 New Mexico $37,409 Oklahoma $37,344 Alabama $37,106 South Dakota $36,706

Arkansas $36,488 West Virginia $36,371 Mississippi $36,019

Top Paying Cities for Mental Health Teches

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $37,807
Belen: $37,597
Bernalillo: $37,874

Algodones, NM $37,807 Belen, NM $37,597 Bernalillo, NM $37,874 Bluewater, NM $37,079 Bosque, NM $37,320 Casa Blanca, NM $37,405 Cedar Crest, NM $37,906 Cedarvale, NM $36,419

Cerrillos, NM $37,835 Claunch, NM $36,284 Coyote, NM $37,277 Cuba, NM $37,217 Cubero, NM $37,488 Edgewood, NM $37,736 Estancia, NM $37,286 Gallina, NM $37,082

Counselor, NM $37,105 Grants, NM $37,036 Milan, NM $37,185 Isleta, NM $37,939 Jarales, NM $37,560 Jemez Pueblo, NM $37,625 Jemez Springs, NM $37,509 Laguna, NM $37,671

La Jara, NM $37,176 La Joya, NM $37,090 Lindrith, NM $37,045 Los Lunas, NM $37,796 Mcintosh, NM $37,492 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $37,242 Moriarty, NM $37,366 Mountainair, NM $36,963

Nageezi, NM $37,056 New Laguna, NM $37,469 Paguate, NM $37,495 Pena Blanca, NM $37,914 Peralta, NM $37,856 Placitas, NM $37,875 Ponderosa, NM $37,578 Prewitt, NM $37,068

Regina, NM $37,093 Sandia Park, NM $37,810 Corrales, NM $37,953 San Fidel, NM $37,267 San Rafael, NM $37,109 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $37,811 San Ysidro, NM $37,760 Stanley, NM $37,360

Tijeras, NM $37,815 Tome, NM $37,745 Torreon, NM $37,620 Veguita, NM $37,318 Willard, NM $36,896 Youngsville, NM $37,288 Bosque Farms, NM $37,925 Clines Corners, NM $37,135

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $37,839 Cochiti Lake, NM $37,889 Albuquerque, NM $37,974 Kirtland Afb, NM $37,974 Rio Rancho, NM $37,912 Gallup, NM $37,121 Brimhall, NM $37,016 Church Rock, NM $37,034

Continental Divide, NM $37,007 Crownpoint, NM $37,038 Fence Lake, NM $36,873 Fort Wingate, NM $37,021 Gamerco, NM $37,083 Mentmore, NM $37,026 Mexican Springs, NM $37,021 Ramah, NM $36,953

Rehoboth, NM $37,046 Thoreau, NM $37,048 Tohatchi, NM $37,014 Vanderwagen, NM $37,021 Zuni, NM $37,012 Navajo, NM $37,063 Jamestown, NM $36,971 Pinehill, NM $36,925

Sheep Springs, NM $37,054 Smith Lake, NM $37,192 Yatahey, NM $37,040 Farmington, NM $37,219 Aztec, NM $37,287 Blanco, NM $37,113 Bloomfield, NM $37,069 Flora Vista, NM $37,257

Fruitland, NM $37,024 Kirtland, NM $37,257 La Plata, NM $37,271 Navajo Dam, NM $37,254 Shiprock, NM $37,202 Waterflow, NM $37,183 Newcomb, NM $37,031 Sanostee, NM $37,055

Santa Fe, NM $38,168 Abiquiu, NM $37,124 Alcalde, NM $37,771 Amalia, NM $37,068 Arroyo Hondo, NM $37,015 Arroyo Seco, NM $37,058 Canjilon, NM $37,009 Canones, NM $37,347

Carson, NM $37,157 Cebolla, NM $37,031 Cerro, NM $37,042 Chama, NM $37,194 Chamisal, NM $37,671 Chimayo, NM $37,935 Cordova, NM $37,871 Costilla, NM $37,223

Taos Ski Valley, NM $36,941 Dixon, NM $37,635 Dulce, NM $37,193 El Prado, NM $37,091 El Rito, NM $37,261 Embudo, NM $37,441 Espanola, NM $37,889 Glorieta, NM $38,021

Hernandez, NM $37,537 Ilfeld, NM $37,670 La Madera, NM $37,196 Lamy, NM $37,876 Llano, NM $37,594 Los Alamos, NM $37,966 White Rock, NM $38,037 Medanales, NM $37,578

Ojo Caliente, NM $37,358 Los Ojos, NM $37,102 Pecos, NM $37,903 Penasco, NM $37,454 Petaca, NM $36,975 Questa, NM $37,081 Ranchos De Taos, NM $37,277 Red River, NM $36,975

Ribera, NM $37,213 Rowe, NM $37,706 San Cristobal, NM $36,974 San Jose, NM $37,613 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $37,797 Santa Cruz, NM $37,922 Serafina, NM $37,119 Taos, NM $37,070

Tererro, NM $38,024 Tesuque, NM $38,168 Tierra Amarilla, NM $37,070 Trampas, NM $37,424 Tres Piedras, NM $36,965 Truchas, NM $37,765 Vadito, NM $37,405 Valdez, NM $37,002

Vallecitos, NM $36,973 Velarde, NM $37,578 Villanueva, NM $37,141 Spaceport City, NM $36,384 Las Vegas, NM $36,826 Angel Fire, NM $36,935 Anton Chico, NM $36,763 Buena Vista, NM $37,100

Chacon, NM $37,127 Cimarron, NM $36,877 Cleveland, NM $37,390 Eagle Nest, NM $36,905 Guadalupita, NM $37,070 Holman, NM $37,295 La Loma, NM $36,701 Maxwell, NM $36,890

Miami, NM $36,810 Mills, NM $36,679 Montezuma, NM $37,580 Mora, NM $37,442 Mosquero, NM $36,648 Ocate, NM $36,850 Ojo Feliz, NM $36,947 Rainsville, NM $37,109

Raton, NM $36,983 Rociada, NM $37,599 Roy, NM $36,687 Sapello, NM $37,272 Solano, NM $36,643 Springer, NM $36,794 Ute Park, NM $36,895 Valmora, NM $36,795

Wagon Mound, NM $36,753 Watrous, NM $36,808 Socorro, NM $36,723 Aragon, NM $36,834 Datil, NM $36,682 Lemitar, NM $36,893 Luna, NM $36,899 Magdalena, NM $36,685

Pie Town, NM $36,807 Polvadera, NM $36,982 Quemado, NM $36,883 Reserve, NM $36,817 San Acacia, NM $37,043 San Antonio, NM $36,519 Truth Or Consequences, NM $36,512 Arrey, NM $36,506

Caballo, NM $36,531 Derry, NM $36,345 Elephant Butte, NM $36,607 Garfield, NM $36,240 Hatch, NM $35,659 Monticello, NM $36,510 Rincon, NM $35,454 Salem, NM $36,126

Williamsburg, NM $36,558 Winston, NM $36,536 Las Cruces, NM $34,990 White Sands Missile Range, NM $35,104 Santa Teresa, NM $35,359 Playas, NM $36,681 Animas, NM $36,771 Anthony, NM $35,351

Arenas Valley, NM $36,706 Bayard, NM $36,672 Berino, NM $35,191 Buckhorn, NM $36,710 Santa Clara, NM $36,736 Chamberino, NM $35,227 Cliff, NM $36,667 Columbus, NM $36,569

Deming, NM $36,577 Dona Ana, NM $34,991 Fairacres, NM $35,095 Faywood, NM $36,560 Fort Bayard, NM $36,701 Gila, NM $36,613 Glenwood, NM $36,642 Hachita, NM $36,569

Hanover, NM $36,576 Hillsboro, NM $36,502 Hurley, NM $36,647 La Mesa, NM $35,659 Lordsburg, NM $36,654 Mesilla, NM $34,990 Mesilla Park, NM $34,994 Mesquite, NM $35,024

Mimbres, NM $36,605 Mule Creek, NM $36,704 Organ, NM $35,012 Pinos Altos, NM $36,666 Radium Springs, NM $35,004 Redrock, NM $36,573 Rodeo, NM $36,817 San Miguel, NM $35,011

Silver City, NM $36,667 Sunland Park, NM $35,171 Tyrone, NM $36,776 Vado, NM $35,038 Chaparral, NM $35,480 Clovis, NM $36,597 Cannon Afb, NM $36,516 Broadview, NM $36,490

Causey, NM $36,427 Crossroads, NM $36,341 Dora, NM $36,514 Elida, NM $36,362 Floyd, NM $36,451 Fort Sumner, NM $36,421 Grady, NM $36,525 House, NM $36,496

Kenna, NM $36,363 Lingo, NM $36,425 Melrose, NM $36,502 Milnesand, NM $36,348 Pep, NM $36,398 Portales, NM $36,531 Rogers, NM $36,408 Saint Vrain, NM $36,525

Taiban, NM $36,409 Texico, NM $36,539 Yeso, NM $36,277 Roswell, NM $36,319 Artesia, NM $36,391 Caprock, NM $36,317 Carlsbad, NM $36,414 Dexter, NM $36,345

Eunice, NM $36,447 Hagerman, NM $36,363 Hobbs, NM $36,500 Hope, NM $36,229 Jal, NM $36,404 Lake Arthur, NM $36,303 Lakewood, NM $36,357 Loco Hills, NM $36,424

Loving, NM $36,405 Lovington, NM $36,465 Mcdonald, NM $36,366 Malaga, NM $36,370 Maljamar, NM $36,334 Monument, NM $36,420 Tatum, NM $36,389 Whites City, NM $36,450

Carrizozo, NM $36,147 Alamogordo, NM $36,032 Alto, NM $36,152 Bent, NM $36,038 Capitan, NM $36,068 Cloudcroft, NM $36,034 Corona, NM $36,304 Encino, NM $36,595

Fort Stanton, NM $36,083 Glencoe, NM $36,057 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $36,028 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $36,028 Hondo, NM $36,091 La Luz, NM $36,028 Lincoln, NM $35,986 Mayhill, NM $36,109

Mescalero, NM $36,044 Nogal, NM $36,198 Orogrande, NM $36,046 Picacho, NM $36,083 Pinon, NM $36,219 Ruidoso, NM $36,221 Ruidoso Downs, NM $36,171 Sacramento, NM $36,060

San Patricio, NM $36,103 Sunspot, NM $36,028 Timberon, NM $36,105 Tinnie, NM $36,062 Tularosa, NM $36,051 Vaughn, NM $36,448 Weed, NM $36,105 Tucumcari, NM $36,629

Amistad, NM $36,582 Bard, NM $36,523 Capulin, NM $36,937 Clayton, NM $36,653 Conchas Dam, NM $36,686 Cuervo, NM $36,509 Des Moines, NM $36,791 Folsom, NM $36,848

Garita, NM $36,616 Gladstone, NM $36,689 Grenville, NM $36,682 Logan, NM $36,628 Mcalister, NM $36,514 Nara Visa, NM $36,541 Newkirk, NM $36,581 Quay, NM $36,602

San Jon, NM $36,563 Santa Rosa, NM $36,602 Sedan, NM $36,615 Trementina, NM $36,614

Mental Health Tech Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Mental Health Tech roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Mental Health Tech positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Mental Health Tech as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Mental Health Tech

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$44,891	$22.0	20%

Mental Health Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mental Health Tech's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$33,702

Average $37,409/year

$41,164

$2,808

Average $3,117/month

$3,430

$648

Average $719/week

$792

$16

Average $18/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,164	$3,430	$792	$20
Average	$37,409	$3,117	$719	$18
25th Percentile	$33,702	$2,808	$648	$16

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The top paying industry for a Mental Health Tech

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