Psychiatric Aides Salary in Alabama
Psychiatric Aides in Alabama earn a median of $27,150 a year, −40% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $27,150
- vs. U.S. median
- −40% ($44,910)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,180; the top 10% earn over $40,260. Nationally the range is $32,090 to $60,440.
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- Registered Nurses$77,080 median in Alabama
- Midwives$69,520 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
Psychiatric Aides pay in Alabama
How much do psychiatric aides make in Alabama?
The median is $27,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,180 and the top 10% earn over $40,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for psychiatric aides?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 39 (−40% vs. the national median of $44,910). Living costs are not included.