Psychiatric Aide salary in West Virginia
What psychiatric aides earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,910$18.22 per hour
vs U.S.−16%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$33,610 – $41,570Top 10%: $46,710+
Jobs2201.34× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in West Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $38,710 | $18.61 | 80 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $43,770 | $21.04 | 80 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $37,910 | $18.22 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in West Virginia
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Kentucky · $38,610 Ohio · $38,480 North Carolina · $38,400 Kansas · $38,390 Florida · $37,930 Virginia · $37,280
Other healthcare salaries in West Virginia
Registered Nurses · $80,130 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,010 Nursing Assistants · $36,720 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $55,360 Medical Assistants · $37,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,210 Nurse Practitioners · $127,320 Pharmacists · $133,430 Physicians, All Other · $258,020 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,150 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,810 Phlebotomists · $39,250
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in West Virginia?
Psychiatric Aides in West Virginia earned a median of $37,910 a year ($18.22 an hour) in May 2025, 16% less than the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $33,610 to $41,570.
Where in West Virginia do psychiatric aides earn the most?
Among areas in West Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $43,770.
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.