Psychiatric Aide salary in North Carolina
What psychiatric aides earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,400$18.46 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$36,350 – $43,570Top 10%: $44,010+
Jobs–In North Carolina
Psychiatric Aide pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $41,780 | $20.09 | 50 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $39,280 | $18.88 | 40 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $36,460 | $17.53 | 30 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $37,280 | $17.92 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Iowa · $39,260 Kentucky · $38,610 Ohio · $38,480 Kansas · $38,390 Florida · $37,930 West Virginia · $37,910
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in North Carolina?
Psychiatric Aides in North Carolina earned a median of $38,400 a year ($18.46 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $36,350 to $43,570.
Where in North Carolina do psychiatric aides earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $41,780.
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.