Psychiatric Technicians, Austin
$40,610
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX. Middle half of wages roughly $38,830 to $47,170.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −10.0%
- US median
- $45,130
- Metro RPP
- 98.1
- Middle half
- $38,830 to $47,170
- OEWS employment
- 1,590
- SOC
- 29-2053
Psychiatric Technicians in Austin pay a median $40,610 (May 2025), 10% below the US median of $45,130. At local prices (RPP 98.1), that median buys about what $41,397 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$40,610 in Austin buys about what $41,397 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 98.1, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 120.4 vs all-items 98.1 (US = 100, 2024).
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Psychiatric Technicians in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $40,610 | $38,830 to $47,170 | 98.1 |
| Raleigh | $44,000 | $40,040 to $47,570 | 98.2 |
| San Francisco | $54,640 | $52,860 to $68,740 | 115.6 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Psychiatric Technicians in Austin?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX is $40,610.
- How does Austin pay compare to the US median for Psychiatric Technicians?
- Local median pay is 10% below the national OEWS median of $45,130.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Austin is 98.1 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $40,610 has about the same purchasing power as $41,397 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.