Psychiatric Technicians pay in San Antonio-New Braunfels

In San Antonio-New Braunfels (TX), the median pay for psychiatric technicians is $18.44 an hour ($38,360 a year). About 1,160 people work in this job there.

$18.44Median hourly pay
$36,390–$44,640Middle half of workers, yearly
1,160People in this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels (TX)

That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($45,130). It is 4% lower than the Texas median ($39,970).

Pay range for psychiatric technicians in San Antonio-New Braunfels (TX)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.27$31,770
25% of workers$17.50$36,390
Half of workers (median)$18.44$38,360
75% of workers$21.46$44,640
90% of workers$23.68$49,250

Psychiatric Technicians pay in Texas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands$43,3203,300
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington$41,9403,020
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos$40,6101,590
San Antonio-New Braunfels (this page)$38,3601,160
Beaumont-Port Arthur$37,99080
Corpus Christi$37,520130
Killeen-Temple$37,110210
San Angelo$36,68080
Waco$36,660100
El Paso$35,540240
Amarillo$35,090150
Tyler$34,40060
Brownsville-Harlingen$31,77080

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)

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Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,010
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$39,560
Medical Records Specialists$46,110
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$78,070
Surgical Technologists$46,820

Other job titles for this job

Behavioral TechnicianLPTAutism Behavior TechnicianAutism Behavior TechBehavior TechnicianBehavior TechBehavioral Health AssociateBehavioral TechBHTHealth Care TechnicianHealth Care TechMental Health Associate

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.