Psychiatric Technician salary in Texas
What psychiatric technicians earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,970$19.22 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$36,960 – $45,560Top 10%: $49,250+
Jobs11,3500.80× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $43,320 | $20.83 | 3,300 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $41,940 | $20.17 | 3,020 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $40,610 | $19.53 | 1,590 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $38,360 | $18.44 | 1,160 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,540 | $17.09 | 240 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $37,110 | $17.84 | 210 |
| Amarillo, TX | $35,090 | $16.87 | 150 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,520 | $18.04 | 130 |
| Waco, TX | $36,660 | $17.63 | 100 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $37,990 | $18.26 | 80 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $31,770 | $15.27 | 80 |
| San Angelo, TX | $36,680 | $17.64 | 80 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $37,320 | $17.94 | 70 |
| Tyler, TX | $34,400 | $16.54 | 60 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $39,560 | $19.02 | 60 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $35,900 | $17.26 | 60 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $37,290 | $17.93 | 40 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $32,380 | $15.57 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
North Carolina · $40,630 Kentucky · $40,370 Minnesota · $40,300 Wisconsin · $40,290 North Dakota · $39,960 Tennessee · $39,800
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 technician make in Texas?
Psychiatric Technicians in Texas earned a median of $39,970 a year ($19.22 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $36,960 to $45,560.
Where in Texas do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX at $43,320.
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.