Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Dothan, AL

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

Median annual salary $31,430 -26.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.11
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $52,900
Employed locally 120
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $31,400
    50th (median)
    $31,430
    75th
    $37,290
    90th
    $52,900

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $91,910
    Napa, CA $83,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,440
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Visalia, CA $77,340

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,440
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Visalia, CA $77,340
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $65,500
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $64,770

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$65,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$39,780
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,100
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$47,800
    Nurse Practitioners$103,860
    Physicians, All Other$363,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Dothan, AL is $15.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.49 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Dothan, AL is 26.2% below the national median of $42,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatric Technicians in Dothan?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,400.