Psychiatric Technicians salary
in Birmingham, AL
- Middle 50%
- $29,300–$38,660
- vs U.S. median
- -18%
- Metro rank
- #133 of 143
Psychiatric Technicians in the Birmingham, AL metro earn a median of $36,820 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,100 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% below the U.S. median of $45,130 and in line with the AL statewide median of $36,680. It ranks #133 of 143 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,100 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Psychiatric Technicians pay in other AL metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $37,990 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $37,410 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $37,340 |
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Questions
What is the average Psychiatric Technicians salary in Birmingham?
The BLS median is $36,820 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,100 jobs pay between $29,300 and $38,660. The 10th percentile is $21,650 and the 90th is $46,750.
Is Birmingham a high-paying metro for Psychiatric Technicians?
That is 18% below the U.S. median of $45,130 and in line with the AL statewide median of $36,680. It ranks #133 of 143 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Psychiatric Technicians make an hour in Birmingham?
About $17.70 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $36,820 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $14.09–$18.59 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.