Psychiatric Technicians, Houston
$43,320
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX. Middle half of wages roughly $38,150 to $45,560.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −4.0%
- US median
- $45,130
- Metro RPP
- 98.6
- Middle half
- $38,150 to $45,560
- OEWS employment
- 3,300
- SOC
- 29-2053
Psychiatric Technicians in Houston pay a median $43,320 (May 2025), 4% below the US median of $45,130. At local prices (RPP 98.6), that median buys about what $43,935 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$43,320 in Houston buys about what $43,935 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 98.6, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 104.5 vs all-items 98.6 (US = 100, 2024).
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Psychiatric Technicians in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $43,320 | $38,150 to $45,560 | 98.6 |
| Harrisburg | $42,590 | $36,770 to $44,980 | 98.7 |
| 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 Houston?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX is $43,320.
- How does Houston pay compare to the US median for Psychiatric Technicians?
- Local median pay is 4% below the national OEWS median of $45,130.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Houston is 98.6 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $43,320 has about the same purchasing power as $43,935 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.