Psychiatric Aides Salary
The median pay for a psychiatric aides in Texas is $42,560/year ($20.46/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $55K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.49), which stretches that salary to about $46,519 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,415/month, about 46.2% of take-home, which is tight.
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So what does $43K get you in Texas?
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What this looks like in Texas
Psychiatric aides pay in Texas tracks closely to the national median, $43K locally vs. $45K nationwide, a 5% difference. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,415/month, which is 46.9% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.49 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level psychiatric aides (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $55K or more, a $25K spread from bottom to top.
Psychiatric Aides salary by metro in Texas
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $48K | +12% | 290 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a psychiatric aide afford a 2BR apartment alone in Texas?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $43K, rent takes 46.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,415/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $900/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for psychiatric aides in Texas?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new psychiatric aides typically earn — is $30K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,826/month. At HUD’s $1,415/month FMR, rent would take 77% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is psychiatric aide a high-paying job in Texas?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $43K locally vs. $45K nationally, a 5% difference.
How does Texas compare to the national average for psychiatric aides?
Texas pays $43K median vs. the U.S. average of $45K — that’s -5%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.49), the purchasing-power equivalent is $47K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do psychiatric aides make in Texas?
The median is $42,560 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,430, and experienced psychiatric aides can clear $55,120. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,020/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 46.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a psychiatric aides salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 91.49 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median psychiatric aides salary is worth about $46,519 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do psychiatric aides get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.