Psychiatric Aide salary in Pennsylvania
What psychiatric aides earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,790$21.53 per hour
vs U.S.−0%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$39,540 – $48,560Top 10%: $61,260+
Jobs1,6201.17× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $48,560 | $23.35 | 870 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $44,920 | $21.60 | 490 |
| Reading, PA | $44,720 | $21.50 | 130 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $45,150 | $21.71 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Michigan · $45,800 New Jersey · $45,780 Massachusetts · $45,300 Oklahoma · $44,960 Indiana · $44,860 Connecticut · $44,660
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in Pennsylvania?
Psychiatric Aides in Pennsylvania earned a median of $44,790 a year ($21.53 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $39,540 to $48,560.
Where in Pennsylvania do psychiatric aides earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $48,560.
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.