Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $31,770 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.27
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $37,800
Employed locally 80
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $31,770
    50th (median)
    $31,770
    75th
    $37,800
    90th
    $37,800

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Brownsville, TX is $15.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.17 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Brownsville, TX is 25.4% below the national median of $42,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatric Technicians in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,770.