Psychiatric Technicians pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for psychiatric technicians is $19.22 an hour ($39,970 a year). About 11,350 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($45,130). Texas ranks 37th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for psychiatric technicians in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.98 | $33,240 |
| 25% of workers | $17.77 | $36,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.22 | $39,970 |
| 75% of workers | $21.90 | $45,560 |
| 90% of workers | $23.68 | $49,250 |
Psychiatric Technicians pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $43,320 | 3,300 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $41,940 | 3,020 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $40,610 | 1,590 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $38,360 | 1,160 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $37,990 | 80 |
| Corpus Christi | $37,520 | 130 |
| Killeen-Temple | $37,110 | 210 |
| San Angelo | $36,680 | 80 |
| Waco | $36,660 | 100 |
| El Paso | $35,540 | 240 |
| Amarillo | $35,090 | 150 |
| Tyler | $34,400 | 60 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $31,770 | 80 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for psychiatric technicians
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +22.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $95,970 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $78,000 |
| Paramedics | $57,500 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $46,630 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $31,590 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $81,500 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $42,560 |
| Recreational Therapists | $62,490 |
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