Psychiatric Technicians Jobs Pay in Birmingham, AL
Average Hourly Pay
$17.13
46.5%Below national average
Range: $16.31 – $17.94
Average Annual Pay
$35,621
46.5%Below national average
Range: $33,925 – $37,317
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:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$14.56/hr
Range: $13.86 – $15.25
Annual Rate
$30,278
Range: $28,836 – $31,719
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$17.13/hr
Range: $16.31 – $17.94
Annual Rate
$35,621
Range: $33,925 – $37,317
Senior level
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.
Responsibilities
- •Perform routine maintenance and repairs
- •Inspect equipment and facilities
- •Troubleshoot mechanical issues
- •Maintain maintenance records
- •Order supplies and parts
- •Ensure compliance with safety codes
Skills
- •Mechanical aptitude
- •Troubleshooting
- •Hand and power tool proficiency
- •Physical stamina
- •Problem-solving
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Trade certification preferred
- •Experience with building systems
- •Ability to work flexible hours
