Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $35,840 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.23
10th percentile $25,600
90th percentile $45,690
Employed locally 240
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,600
    25th
    $27,600
    50th (median)
    $35,840
    75th
    $38,610
    90th
    $45,690

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 40% 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 Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $68,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,650
    Pharmacists $130,890
    Nurse Practitioners $109,610
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Tuscaloosa, AL is $17.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.05 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 15.8% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $25,600 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,600.