Psychiatric Aides Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $32,620 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.68
10th percentile $24,680
90th percentile $42,530
Employed locally 550
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,680
    25th
    $26,930
    50th (median)
    $32,620
    75th
    $38,530
    90th
    $42,530

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 54% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fresno, CA $70,710
    Utica-Rome, NY $68,180
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $67,720
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $61,580
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $61,420
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $59,730

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $61,580
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $61,420
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,550
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,320
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,280
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,920

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,050
    Nursing Assistants $31,920
    Medical Assistants $35,100
    Dental Assistants $36,710
    Phlebotomists $31,110
    Physical Therapist Assistants $65,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Tuscaloosa, AL is $15.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.45 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 21.6% below the national median of $41,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatric Aides in Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $24,680 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,930.