Psychiatric Aide salary in Alabama
What psychiatric aides earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$27,150$13.05 per hour
vs U.S.−40%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$26,150 – $33,870Top 10%: $40,260+
Jobs7901.63× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $30,020 | $14.44 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Virginia · $37,280 Georgia · $36,790 South Carolina · $36,320 Arkansas · $36,270 Mississippi · $30,510 Louisiana · $30,030
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in Alabama?
Psychiatric Aides in Alabama earned a median of $27,150 a year ($13.05 an hour) in May 2025, 40% less than the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $26,150 to $33,870.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.