Psychiatric Technicians salary
in Huntsville, AL
- Middle 50%
- $36,090–$43,150
- vs U.S. median
- -16%
- Metro rank
- #117 of 143
Psychiatric Technicians in the Huntsville, AL metro earn a median of $37,990 a year, based on BLS estimates for 250 jobs (May 2025). That is 16% below the U.S. median of $45,130 and 4% above the AL statewide median of $36,680. It ranks #117 of 143 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE250 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 |
|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $37,410 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $37,340 |
| Birmingham, AL | $36,820 |
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Questions
What is the average Psychiatric Technicians salary in Huntsville?
The BLS median is $37,990 a year (May 2025). Half of the 250 jobs pay between $36,090 and $43,150. The 10th percentile is $31,160 and the 90th is $43,870.
Is Huntsville a high-paying metro for Psychiatric Technicians?
That is 16% below the U.S. median of $45,130 and 4% above the AL statewide median of $36,680. It ranks #117 of 143 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Psychiatric Technicians make an hour in Huntsville?
About $18.26 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $37,990 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.35–$20.75 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.