Psychiatric Aide salary in New York
What psychiatric aides earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$50,220$24.14 per hour
vs U.S.+12%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$48,610 – $59,460Top 10%: $66,620+
Jobs5,1202.31× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in New York 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 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $64,940 | $31.22 | 390 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $50,140 | $24.11 | 260 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $58,600 | $28.17 | 220 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $75,670 | $36.38 | 210 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $61,580 | $29.60 | 160 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,820 | $23.95 | 140 |
| Binghamton, NY | $49,340 | $23.72 | 110 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Maryland · $51,440 Nevada · $51,400 Rhode Island · $51,100 Alaska · $49,300 Illinois · $48,670 Oregon · $48,300
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in New York?
Psychiatric Aides in New York earned a median of $50,220 a year ($24.14 an hour) in May 2025, 12% more than the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $48,610 to $59,460.
Where in New York do psychiatric aides earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY at $75,670.
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.