As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Licensed Psychiatric Technician in Amarillo, TX is $51,519, equivalent to $25 per hour, $991 weekly, or $4,293 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Licensed Psychiatric Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Licensed Psychiatric Technician in Amarillo, TX vary widely, spanning from $45,942 to $57,156. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,600) and 75th percentile ($54,470), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,156 per year. This $5,870 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Patient Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Amarillo Licensed Psychiatric Technician often earn 6.8% lower than national averages. However, Amarillo currently ranks 708 statewide for Licensed Psychiatric Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $45,942 Amarillo, TX May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $48,600 Amarillo, TX May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $51,519 Amarillo, TX May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $54,470 Amarillo, TX May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $57,156 Amarillo, TX May 01, 2026
25% $48,600 10% $45,942 90% $57,156 75% $54,470 $51,519 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Licensed Psychiatric Technician ?

Psychiatric nursing or mental health nursing is the appointed position of a nurse that specialises in mental health, and cares for people of all ages experiencing mental illnesses or distress. These include: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, psychosis, paranoia, and self-harm. Nurses in this area receive specific training in psychological therapies, building a therapeutic alliance, dealing with challenging behaviour, and the administration of psychiatric medication. In most countries, a psy...

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About Amarillo, Texas    Amarillo (/ˌæməˈrɪloʊ/ AM-ə-RIL-oh) is the 14th-most populous city in the state of Texas, United States. It is also the largest city in the Texas Panh....More

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