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Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Texas
Ranked #39 of 49 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of psychiatric technicianss in Texas earn between $33,240 and $49,250. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean psychiatric technicians salary in Texas is $41,750, about 10.4% below the U.S. average ($46,610). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $43,320 | $43,470 | 3,300 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $41,940 | $42,880 | 3,020 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $40,610 | $42,830 | 1,590 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $39,560 | $38,860 | 60 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $38,360 | $40,360 | 1,160 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $37,990 | $38,830 | 80 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,520 | $41,090 | 130 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $37,320 | $37,860 | 70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do psychiatric technicians make in Texas?
The median psychiatric technicians salary in Texas is $39,970 per year (mean $41,750), and about 80% earn between $33,240 and $49,250.
How much do psychiatric technicians make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $41,750 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for psychiatric technicians?
Texas ranks #39 of 49 states for psychiatric technicians pay. Its mean salary of $41,750 is about 10.4% below the U.S. average of $46,610.
Which metro areas in Texas pay psychiatric technicians the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for psychiatric technicians are Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($43,320), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($41,940), Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($40,610), by median annual wage.