Psychiatric Aide salary in Massachusetts
What psychiatric aides earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,300$21.78 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$37,120 – $61,640Top 10%: $80,130+
Jobs9501.15× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $48,100 | $23.13 | 570 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $46,010 | $22.12 | 280 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Michigan · $45,800 New Jersey · $45,780 Oklahoma · $44,960 Indiana · $44,860 Pennsylvania · $44,790 Connecticut · $44,660
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in Massachusetts?
Psychiatric Aides in Massachusetts earned a median of $45,300 a year ($21.78 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $37,120 to $61,640.
Where in Massachusetts do psychiatric aides earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $48,100.
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.