Psychiatric Aide salary in Indiana
What psychiatric aides earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,860$21.57 per hour
vs U.S.−0%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$39,670 – $47,740Top 10%: $72,800+
Jobs1,9302.64× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in Indiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $45,080 | $21.67 | 780 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $46,380 | $22.30 | 210 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $48,670 | $23.40 | 200 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $36,910 | $17.75 | 200 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $43,690 | $21.00 | 190 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $38,800 | $18.66 | 170 |
| Evansville, IN | $46,080 | $22.15 | 160 |
| Bloomington, IN | $39,100 | $18.80 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Michigan · $45,800 New Jersey · $45,780 Massachusetts · $45,300 Oklahoma · $44,960 Pennsylvania · $44,790 Connecticut · $44,660
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,330 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 Nurse Practitioners · $128,830 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,080 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,910 Physicians, All Other · $366,190 Dental Assistants · $48,670 Pharmacists · $144,290
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in Indiana?
Psychiatric Aides in Indiana earned a median of $44,860 a year ($21.57 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $39,670 to $47,740.
Where in Indiana do psychiatric aides earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $48,670.
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.