Psychiatric Aide salary in Missouri
What psychiatric aides earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,840$19.16 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$37,460 – $45,190Top 10%: $51,030+
Jobs1100.16× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $39,950 | $19.21 | 220 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Utah · $40,810 Iowa · $39,260 Kentucky · $38,610 Ohio · $38,480 North Carolina · $38,400 Kansas · $38,390
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in Missouri?
Psychiatric Aides in Missouri earned a median of $39,840 a year ($19.16 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $37,460 to $45,190.
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.