Psychiatric Technicians Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $30,670 -28% vs national
Median hourly $14.74
10th percentile $28,000
90th percentile $38,340
Employed locally 200
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,000
    25th
    $30,280
    50th (median)
    $30,670
    75th
    $36,960
    90th
    $38,340

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 41% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890
    Nurse Practitioners $114,080
    Physicians, All Other $295,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in McAllen, TX is $14.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.43 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in McAllen, TX is 28% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,000 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,280.