Psychiatric Aide salary in Connecticut
What psychiatric aides earn in Connecticut and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,660$21.47 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$38,940 – $48,390Top 10%: $68,540+
Jobs5201.34× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in Connecticut cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $44,590 | $21.44 | 190 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $44,700 | $21.49 | 190 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $57,360 | $27.58 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Connecticut
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Michigan · $45,800 New Jersey · $45,780 Massachusetts · $45,300 Oklahoma · $44,960 Indiana · $44,860 Pennsylvania · $44,790
Other healthcare salaries in Connecticut
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,990 Registered Nurses · $102,740 Nursing Assistants · $44,790 Medical Assistants · $47,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,690 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,050 Physicians, All Other · $214,990 Physical Therapists · $104,360 Dental Assistants · $56,850 Nurse Practitioners · $138,470 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,310 Physician Assistants · $139,860
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in Connecticut?
Psychiatric Aides in Connecticut earned a median of $44,660 a year ($21.47 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $38,940 to $48,390.
Where in Connecticut do psychiatric aides earn the most?
Among areas in Connecticut, pay was highest in Waterbury-Shelton, CT at $57,360.
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.