Psychiatric Aides pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for psychiatric aides is $21.59 an hour ($44,910 a year). About 35,520 people work in this job there.
Pay range for psychiatric aides in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.43 | $32,090 |
| 25% of workers | $18.15 | $37,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.59 | $44,910 |
| 75% of workers | $24.01 | $49,950 |
| 90% of workers | $29.06 | $60,440 |
Best-paying states for psychiatric aides
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $55,040 | 620 |
| Washington | $52,570 | 330 |
| Hawaii | $52,310 | 30 |
| Maryland | $51,440 | 250 |
| Nevada | $51,400 | 220 |
| Rhode Island | $51,100 | 130 |
| New York | $50,220 | 5,120 |
| Alaska | $49,300 | 190 |
| Illinois | $48,670 | 120 |
| Oregon | $48,300 | 1,550 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $27,150
- California · $47,500
- Connecticut · $44,660
- Florida · $37,930
- Georgia · $36,790
- Indiana · $44,860
- Kansas · $38,390
- Massachusetts · $45,300
- Michigan · $45,800
- Minnesota · $55,040
- Mississippi · $30,510
- New Jersey · $45,780
- New York · $50,220
- Ohio · $38,480
- Oregon · $48,300
- Pennsylvania · $44,790
- Texas · $42,560
Education, experience and outlook for psychiatric aides
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 4,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $97,550 |
| Nursing Assistants | $42,260 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,690 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $64,400 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $45,130 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $68,380 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $72,300 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,240 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.