How much does a psychiatric technician make in Alabama?
$36,680a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in Alabama. That is $17.63 an hour or $3,057 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.63
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,330Median: $36,680Highest 10%: $45,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,330 | $11.22 | |
| 25th | $31,030 | $14.92 | |
| Median | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| 75th | $38,540 | $18.53 | |
| 90th | $45,870 | $22.05 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $41,730 |
| Huntsville, AL | $37,990 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $37,410 |
| Mobile, AL | $37,270 |
| Birmingham, AL | $36,820 |
| Decatur, AL | $36,560 |
| Dothan, AL | $34,930 |
| Montgomery, AL | $32,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 42. Oklahoma | $39,060 |
| 43. New Mexico | $39,020 |
| 44. Delaware | $38,410 |
| 45. Alabama | $36,680 |
| 46. Arkansas | $35,930 |
| 47. Mississippi | $35,320 |
| 48. West Virginia | $34,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $17.63 ($36,680 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $36,680 against $45,130 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Alabama rank for psychiatric technician pay?
Alabama ranks 45 of 49 states.
Which city in Alabama pays psychiatric technicians the most?
Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $41,730 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.