Psychiatric Aide salary
What psychiatric aides earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$44,910$21.59 per hour
Average pay$45,690$21.97 per hour
Middle half earn$37,750 – $49,950Top 10%: $60,440+
Jobs35,520Employed nationwide
Psychiatric Aide salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,150 | $13.05 | 790 | 0.37 |
| Alaska | $49,300 | $23.70 | 190 | 0.57 |
| Arkansas | $36,270 | $17.44 | 490 | 0.38 |
| California | $47,500 | $22.84 | 3,760 | 0.21 |
| Colorado | $46,130 | $22.18 | 300 | 0.1 |
| Connecticut | $44,660 | $21.47 | 520 | 0.31 |
| Florida | $37,930 | $18.24 | 2,210 | 0.22 |
| Georgia | $36,790 | $17.69 | 1,090 | 0.22 |
| Hawaii | $52,310 | $25.15 | 30 | 0.05 |
| Illinois | $48,670 | $23.40 | 120 | 0.02 |
| Indiana | $44,860 | $21.57 | 1,930 | 0.6 |
| Iowa | $39,260 | $18.88 | 400 | 0.26 |
| Kansas | $38,390 | $18.46 | 580 | 0.4 |
| Kentucky | $38,610 | $18.56 | 250 | 0.13 |
| Louisiana | $30,030 | $14.44 | 280 | 0.15 |
| Maine | $46,720 | $22.46 | 110 | 0.17 |
| Maryland | $51,440 | $24.73 | 250 | 0.09 |
| Massachusetts | $45,300 | $21.78 | 950 | 0.26 |
| Michigan | $45,800 | $22.02 | 1,410 | 0.32 |
| Minnesota | $55,040 | $26.46 | 620 | 0.21 |
| Mississippi | $30,510 | $14.67 | 2,490 | 2.14 |
| Missouri | $39,840 | $19.16 | 110 | 0.04 |
| Montana | $46,340 | $22.28 | 330 | 0.64 |
| Nevada | $51,400 | $24.71 | 220 | 0.14 |
| New Jersey | $45,780 | $22.01 | 2,060 | 0.48 |
| New York | $50,220 | $24.14 | 5,120 | 0.53 |
| North Carolina | $38,400 | $18.46 | – | – |
| Ohio | $38,480 | $18.50 | 980 | 0.18 |
| Oklahoma | $44,960 | $21.62 | – | – |
| Oregon | $48,300 | $23.22 | 1,550 | 0.79 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,790 | $21.53 | 1,620 | 0.27 |
| Rhode Island | $51,100 | $24.57 | 130 | 0.27 |
| South Carolina | $36,320 | $17.46 | 200 | 0.09 |
| Texas | $42,560 | $20.46 | 1,760 | 0.13 |
| Utah | $40,810 | $19.62 | 130 | 0.08 |
| Vermont | $47,860 | $23.01 | 330 | 1.08 |
| Virginia | $37,280 | $17.92 | – | – |
| Washington | $52,570 | $25.27 | 330 | 0.09 |
| West Virginia | $37,910 | $18.22 | 220 | 0.31 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $75,670 | 210 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $60,110 | 370 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $58,600 | 220 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $58,550 | 100 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $55,100 | 180 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $53,520 | 210 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $52,570 | 320 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $51,610 | 220 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $51,440 | 160 |
| Salem, OR | $50,580 | 910 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $50,140 | 260 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49,840 | 4,310 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,820 | 140 |
| Merced, CA | $49,590 | 120 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $49,560 | 220 |
Metro areas with the most psychiatric aides
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 4,310 | $49,840 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 1,450 | $47,050 |
| Jackson, MS | 1,040 | $31,560 |
| Salem, OR | 910 | $50,580 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 870 | $48,560 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 780 | $45,080 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 580 | $45,410 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 570 | $48,100 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 490 | $39,080 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 490 | $44,920 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 410 | $37,750 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | 370 | $60,110 |
| Columbus, OH | 360 | $47,160 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | 330 | $36,360 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 320 | $52,570 |
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Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make?
The median pay for psychiatric aides in the U.S. was $44,910 a year ($21.59 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $37,750 and $49,950.
Which states pay psychiatric aides the most?
The highest pay was in Minnesota ($55,040), Washington ($52,570), Hawaii ($52,310), Maryland ($51,440), Nevada ($51,400). The lowest was in Alabama ($27,150), Louisiana ($30,030), Mississippi ($30,510).
How many psychiatric aides are there in the U.S.?
About 35,520 people were employed as psychiatric aides in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.