Psychiatric Aides Salary
The median psychiatric aides salary in the United States is $44,910 per year ($21.59/hour). Salaries range from $32,090 at the entry level to $60,440+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 35,520 psychiatric aides jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 0.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$44,910
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.59
per hour
Employment
35,520
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$32,090
25th percentile
$37,750
Median
$44,910
75th percentile
$49,950
90th percentile
$60,440
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-0.4%
Decline
Annual Openings
5,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Psychiatric Aides Salary by State
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Top Paying States
Minnesota
$55K
+23%
Washington
$53K
+17%
Hawaii
$52K
+16%
Maryland
$51K
+15%
Nevada
$51K
+14%
Rhode Island
$51K
+14%
New York
$50K
+12%
Alaska
$49K
+10%
Illinois
$49K
+8%
Oregon
$48K
+8%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $55,040 | +22.6% |
| Washington | $52,570 | +17.1% |
| Hawaii | $52,310 | +16.5% |
| Maryland | $51,440 | +14.5% |
| Nevada | $51,400 | +14.5% |
| Rhode Island | $51,100 | +13.8% |
| New York | $50,220 | +11.8% |
| Alaska | $49,300 | +9.8% |
| Illinois | $48,670 | +8.4% |
| Oregon | $48,300 | +7.5% |
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Psychiatric Aides Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $75,670 | +68.5% |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $60,110 | +33.8% |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $58,600 | +30.5% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $58,550 | +30.4% |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $57,360 | +27.7% |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $55,100 | +22.7% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $53,520 | +19.2% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $52,570 | +17.1% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $51,670 | +15.1% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $51,610 | +14.9% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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