How much does a psychiatric aide make in Dallas?
$47,780a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $22.97 an hour or $3,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.97
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,640Median: $47,780Highest 10%: $48,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,640 | $16.17 | |
| 25th | $35,870 | $17.25 | |
| Median | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| 75th | $48,090 | $23.12 | |
| 90th | $48,090 | $23.12 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,170 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $80,370 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,010 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $50,300 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,190 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,570 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,480 |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $42,790 |
| Orderly | $38,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $22.97 ($47,780 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $47,780 against $44,910 nationally, 6% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $42,560, so Dallas pays 12% more.
Where does Dallas rank for psychiatric aide pay?
25 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric aide make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,090 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.