How much does a psychiatric technician make in Houston?
$43,320a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $20.83 an hour or $3,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.83
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 3,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,600Median: $43,320Highest 10%: $49,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,600 | $17.12 | |
| 25th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| Median | $43,320 | $20.83 | |
| 75th | $45,560 | $21.90 | |
| 90th | $49,870 | $23.98 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| Dallas, TX | $41,940 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $20.83 ($43,320 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $43,320 against $45,130 nationally, 4% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $39,970, so Houston pays 8% more.
Where does Houston rank for psychiatric technician pay?
95 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,870 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.