Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $32,970 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.85
10th percentile $28,390
90th percentile $34,750
Employed locally 90
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,390
    25th
    $30,030
    50th (median)
    $32,970
    75th
    $34,080
    90th
    $34,750

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $91,910
    Napa, CA $83,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,440
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Visalia, CA $77,340

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $41,110
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,930
    Midland, TX $39,770
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,030
    Killeen-Temple, TX $37,330
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $36,800

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,290
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,050
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,870
    Nurse Practitioners$125,760
    Physicians, All Other$239,170
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$37,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Longview, TX is $15.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.71 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Longview, TX is 22.6% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,390 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,030.