Psychiatric Aide salary in Illinois
What psychiatric aides earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,670$23.40 per hour
vs U.S.+8%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$48,660 – $48,690Top 10%: $48,700+
Jobs1200.09× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $48,670 | $23.40 | 200 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
New York · $50,220 Alaska · $49,300 Oregon · $48,300 Vermont · $47,860 California · $47,500 Maine · $46,720
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in Illinois?
Psychiatric Aides in Illinois earned a median of $48,670 a year ($23.40 an hour) in May 2025, 8% more than the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $48,660 to $48,690.
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.