Psychiatric Technicians pay in Birmingham
In Birmingham (AL), the median pay for psychiatric technicians is $17.70 an hour ($36,820 a year). About 1,100 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($45,130). It is about the same as the Alabama median ($36,680).
Pay range for psychiatric technicians in Birmingham (AL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.41 | $21,650 |
| 25% of workers | $14.09 | $29,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.70 | $36,820 |
| 75% of workers | $18.59 | $38,660 |
| 90% of workers | $22.48 | $46,750 |
Psychiatric Technicians pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $37,990 | 250 |
| Tuscaloosa | $37,410 | 430 |
| Mobile | $37,270 | 140 |
| Birmingham (this page) | $36,820 | 1,100 |
| Decatur | $36,560 | 180 |
| Dothan | $34,930 | 140 |
| Montgomery | $32,250 | 190 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for psychiatric technicians
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +22.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Birmingham (AL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $78,680 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,040 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $51,430 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $38,700 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $62,770 |
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