Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $35,350 -17% vs national
Median hourly $16.99
10th percentile $30,060
90th percentile $48,260
Employed locally 150
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,060
    25th
    $32,510
    50th (median)
    $35,350
    75th
    $37,230
    90th
    $48,260

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 45% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,630
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,740
    Physicians, All Other $312,520
    Nurse Practitioners $123,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Waco, TX is $16.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.72 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Waco, TX is 17% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,060 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,510.