Psychiatric Aide salary in South Carolina
What psychiatric aides earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,320$17.46 per hour
vs U.S.−19%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$32,470 – $37,200Top 10%: $39,660+
Jobs2000.38× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in South 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 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Kansas · $38,390 Florida · $37,930 West Virginia · $37,910 Virginia · $37,280 Georgia · $36,790 Arkansas · $36,270
Other healthcare salaries in South Carolina
Registered Nurses · $82,360 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,110 Nursing Assistants · $37,220 Medical Assistants · $41,160 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,820 Pharmacy Technicians · $42,120 Nurse Practitioners · $123,290 Dental Assistants · $47,320 Pharmacists · $135,700 Physicians, All Other · $274,480 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $55,280 Emergency Medical Technicians · $40,370
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in South Carolina?
Psychiatric Aides in South Carolina earned a median of $36,320 a year ($17.46 an hour) in May 2025, 19% less than the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $32,470 to $37,200.
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.