How much does a psychiatric aide make in Texas?
$42,560a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in Texas. That is $20.46 an hour or $3,547 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.46
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 1,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,430Median: $42,560Highest 10%: $55,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,430 | $14.63 | |
| 25th | $36,560 | $17.58 | |
| Median | $42,560 | $20.46 | |
| 75th | $48,100 | $23.13 | |
| 90th | $55,120 | $26.50 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $47,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric aides.
| 20. Indiana | $44,860 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $44,790 |
| 22. Connecticut | $44,660 |
| 23. Texas | $42,560 |
| 24. Utah | $40,810 |
| 25. Missouri | $39,840 |
| 26. Iowa | $39,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $20.46 ($42,560 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $42,560 against $44,910 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Texas rank for psychiatric aide pay?
Texas ranks 23 of 39 states.
Which city in Texas pays psychiatric aides the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $47,780 a year.
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.