Psychiatric Aide salary in Georgia
What psychiatric aides earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,790$17.69 per hour
vs U.S.−18%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$32,450 – $39,080Top 10%: $41,790+
Jobs1,0900.98× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $39,080 | $18.79 | 490 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $29,110 | $13.99 | 100 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $27,840 | $13.39 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Kansas · $38,390 Florida · $37,930 West Virginia · $37,910 Virginia · $37,280 South Carolina · $36,320 Arkansas · $36,270
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in Georgia?
Psychiatric Aides in Georgia earned a median of $36,790 a year ($17.69 an hour) in May 2025, 18% less than the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $32,450 to $39,080.
Where in Georgia do psychiatric aides earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA at $39,080.
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.