Psychiatric Aide salary in California
What psychiatric aides earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,500$22.84 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$45,390 – $57,160Top 10%: $77,220+
Jobs3,7600.90× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,050 | $22.62 | 1,450 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $48,780 | $23.45 | 310 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $47,080 | $22.63 | 260 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $46,280 | $22.25 | 130 |
| Merced, CA | $49,590 | $23.84 | 120 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $58,550 | $28.15 | 100 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $46,660 | $22.43 | 90 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,480 | $22.83 | 80 |
| Redding, CA | $44,700 | $21.49 | 40 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $50,630 | $24.34 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Illinois · $48,670 Oregon · $48,300 Vermont · $47,860 Maine · $46,720 Montana · $46,340 Colorado · $46,130
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in California?
Psychiatric Aides in California earned a median of $47,500 a year ($22.84 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $45,390 to $57,160.
Where in California do psychiatric aides earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $58,550.
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.