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Psychiatric Technicians average salary by city in Texas
- Houston$43,470
- Dallas$42,880
- Austin$42,830
- Corpus Christi$41,090
- Killeen$40,470
- San Antonio$40,360
- Beaumont$38,830
- San Angelo$37,640
- Tyler$36,820
- Waco$36,240
- Amarillo$35,400
- El Paso$35,260
- Brownsville$34,710
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $43,470 | $43,320 | $38,150 | $37,108 | 99 |
| Dallas | $42,880 | $41,940 | $37,950 | $36,634 | 103 |
| Austin | $42,830 | $40,610 | $38,830 | $36,594 | 98 |
| Corpus Christi | $41,090 | $37,520 | $33,180 | $35,196 | 93 |
| Killeen | $40,470 | $37,110 | $35,820 | $34,698 | 91 |
| San Antonio | $40,360 | $38,360 | $36,390 | $34,609 | 95 |
| Beaumont | $38,830 | $37,990 | $35,410 | $33,380 | 90 |
| San Angelo | $37,640 | $36,680 | $34,910 | $32,424 | 92 |
| Tyler | $36,820 | $34,400 | $33,750 | $31,765 | 92 |
| Waco | $36,240 | $36,660 | $33,450 | $31,299 | 93 |
| Amarillo | $35,400 | $35,090 | $34,020 | $30,624 | 92 |
| El Paso | $35,260 | $35,540 | $31,390 | $30,511 | 90 |
| Brownsville | $34,710 | $31,770 | $31,770 | $30,069 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2053.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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