Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Mobile, AL

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

Median annual salary $37,270 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.92
10th percentile $31,900
90th percentile $45,410
Employed locally 140
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,900
    25th
    $37,270
    50th (median)
    $37,270
    75th
    $41,220
    90th
    $45,410

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 36% 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 Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$69,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,670
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$46,730
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,010
    Pharmacists$132,690
    Physicians, All Other$375,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Mobile?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Mobile, AL is $17.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.83 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Mobile, AL is 12.5% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,900 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,270.