Psychiatric Aide salary in Iowa
What psychiatric aides earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,260$18.88 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$36,770 – $48,840Top 10%: $65,190+
Jobs4001.13× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $48,830 | $23.48 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Missouri · $39,840 Kentucky · $38,610 Ohio · $38,480 North Carolina · $38,400 Kansas · $38,390 Florida · $37,930
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in Iowa?
Psychiatric Aides in Iowa earned a median of $39,260 a year ($18.88 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $36,770 to $48,840.
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.