Psychiatric Aide salary in Michigan
What psychiatric aides earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,800$22.02 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$35,930 – $56,260Top 10%: $57,410+
Jobs1,4101.41× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in Michigan cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $45,410 | $21.83 | 580 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $55,100 | $26.49 | 180 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $45,830 | $22.03 | 110 |
| Flint, MI | $35,580 | $17.11 | 70 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $36,490 | $17.54 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Maine · $46,720 Montana · $46,340 Colorado · $46,130 New Jersey · $45,780 Massachusetts · $45,300 Oklahoma · $44,960
Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
Registered Nurses · $94,300 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,000 Nursing Assistants · $39,570 Medical Assistants · $39,870 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,340 Physicians, All Other · $155,480 Dental Assistants · $48,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,460 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,260 Pharmacists · $137,860 Dental Hygienists · $83,790 Physical Therapists · $100,900
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in Michigan?
Psychiatric Aides in Michigan earned a median of $45,800 a year ($22.02 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $35,930 to $56,260.
Where in Michigan do psychiatric aides earn the most?
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in Kalamazoo-Portage, MI at $55,100.
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.