Psychiatric Aide salary in Texas
What psychiatric aides earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$42,560$20.46 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$36,560 – $48,100Top 10%: $55,120+
Jobs1,7600.55× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $47,780 | $22.97 | 290 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $44,960 Indiana · $44,860 Pennsylvania · $44,790 Connecticut · $44,660 Utah · $40,810 Missouri · $39,840
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in Texas?
Psychiatric Aides in Texas earned a median of $42,560 a year ($20.46 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $36,560 to $48,100.
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.