Psychiatric Aide salary in New Jersey
What psychiatric aides earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,780$22.01 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$40,690 – $49,260Top 10%: $60,110+
Jobs2,0602.11× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49,840 | $23.96 | 4,310 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $48,560 | $23.35 | 870 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $60,110 | $28.90 | 370 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Montana · $46,340 Colorado · $46,130 Michigan · $45,800 Massachusetts · $45,300 Oklahoma · $44,960 Indiana · $44,860
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in New Jersey?
Psychiatric Aides in New Jersey earned a median of $45,780 a year ($22.01 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $40,690 to $49,260.
Where in New Jersey do psychiatric aides earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in Trenton-Princeton, NJ at $60,110.
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.