How much does a psychiatric technician make in Texas?
$39,970a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in Texas. That is $19.22 an hour or $3,331 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.22
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 11,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,240Median: $39,970Highest 10%: $49,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,240 | $15.98 | |
| 25th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| Median | $39,970 | $19.22 | |
| 75th | $45,560 | $21.90 | |
| 90th | $49,250 | $23.68 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $43,320 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 34. Kentucky | $40,370 |
| 35. Minnesota | $40,300 |
| 36. Wisconsin | $40,290 |
| 37. Texas | $39,970 |
| 38. North Dakota | $39,960 |
| 39. Tennessee | $39,800 |
| 40. Montana | $39,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $19.22 ($39,970 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $39,970 against $45,130 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Texas rank for psychiatric technician pay?
Texas ranks 37 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays psychiatric technicians the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $43,320 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.