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Psychiatric Technicians Salaries
in Birmingham, AL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $16.31 – $17.94
Average Annual Pay
Range: $33,925 – $37,317
Salaries for Psychiatric Technicians near Birmingham
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Alabama, AL
$17.01
0.7%Lower than Psychiatric Technicians in Birmingham, AL
Alaska, AK
$25.13
46.7%Higher than Psychiatric Technicians in Birmingham, AL
Arizona, AZ
$21.93
28.0%Higher than Psychiatric Technicians in Birmingham, AL
Arkansas, AR
$17.37
1.4%Higher than Psychiatric Technicians in Birmingham, AL
California, CA
$32.49
89.7%Higher than Psychiatric Technicians in Birmingham, AL
How much do Psychiatric Technicians make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$14.56/hr
Range: $13.86 - $15.25
Annual Rate
$30,278
Range: $28,836 - $31,719
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$17.13/hr
Range: $16.31 - $17.94
Annual Rate
$35,621
Range: $33,925 - $37,317
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$19.70/hr
Range: $18.76 - $20.63
Annual Rate
$40,964
Range: $39,014 - $42,915
Psychiatric Technicians job description
Psychiatric Technicians professionals ensure facilities, equipment, and systems function properly. They perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections to keep operations running smoothly.
- •Perform routine maintenance and repairs
- •Inspect equipment and facilities
- •Troubleshoot mechanical issues
- •Maintain maintenance records
- •Order supplies and parts
- •Ensure compliance with safety codes
- •Mechanical aptitude
- •Troubleshooting
- •Hand and power tool proficiency
- •Physical stamina
- •Problem-solving
- •Time management
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Trade certification preferred
- •Experience with building systems
- •Ability to work flexible hours

