As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Licensed Psychiatric Technician in Texas is $55,232, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,062 weekly, or $4,603 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $49,253 to $61,247. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,102) and 75th percentile ($58,380), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,247 per year. This $6,278 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, Texas Licensed Psychiatric Technician often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 63 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide 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 $49,253 TX August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $52,102 TX August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $55,232 TX August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $58,380 TX August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Licensed Psychiatric Technician Salary $61,247 TX August 01, 2026
25% $52,102 10% $49,253 90% $61,247 75% $58,380 $55,232 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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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $50,925 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $50,354 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $49,788 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $51,381 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $50,213 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $55,667 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $52,570 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $50,299 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $50,166 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $51,910 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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