Psychiatric Technicians Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $36,800 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.69
10th percentile $31,360
90th percentile $47,540
Employed locally 1,010
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,360
    25th
    $35,080
    50th (median)
    $36,800
    75th
    $42,900
    90th
    $47,540

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 50% 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
    Waco, TX $35,350

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,770
    Physicians, All Other $296,910
    Medical Records Specialists $47,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in San Antonio, TX is $17.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.68 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in San Antonio, TX is 13.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,360 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,080.