How much does a psychiatric technician make in Dallas?
$41,940a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $20.16 an hour or $3,495 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.16
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 3,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,570Median: $41,940Highest 10%: $48,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,570 | $17.58 | |
| 25th | $37,950 | $18.25 | |
| Median | $41,940 | $20.16 | |
| 75th | $46,280 | $22.25 | |
| 90th | $48,240 | $23.19 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| Houston, TX | $43,320 |
| Austin, TX | $40,610 |
| San Antonio, TX | $38,360 |
| Beaumont, TX | $37,990 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,520 |
| Killeen, TX | $37,110 |
| San Angelo, TX | $36,680 |
| Waco, TX | $36,660 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,540 |
| Amarillo, TX | $35,090 |
| Tyler, TX | $34,400 |
| Brownsville, TX | $31,770 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $20.16 ($41,940 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $41,940 against $45,130 nationally, 7% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $39,970, so Dallas pays 5% more.
Where does Dallas rank for psychiatric technician pay?
107 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,240 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.