How much does a psychiatric aide make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $21.59 an hour or $3,743 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.59
- Average (mean)
- $45,690
- Jobs
- 35,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,090 | $15.43 | |
| 25th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| Median | $44,910 | $21.59 | |
| 75th | $49,950 | $24.01 | |
| 90th | $60,440 | $29.06 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Minnesota | $55,040 |
| Washington | $52,570 |
| Hawaii | $52,310 |
| Maryland | $51,440 |
| Nevada | $51,400 |
| Rhode Island | $51,100 |
| New York | $50,220 |
| Alaska | $49,300 |
| Illinois | $48,670 |
| Oregon | $48,300 |
| Vermont | $47,860 |
| California | $47,500 |
| Maine | $46,720 |
| Montana | $46,340 |
| Colorado | $46,130 |
| Michigan | $45,800 |
| New Jersey | $45,780 |
| Massachusetts | $45,300 |
| Oklahoma | $44,960 |
| Indiana | $44,860 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,790 |
| Connecticut | $44,660 |
| Texas | $42,560 |
| Utah | $40,810 |
| Missouri | $39,840 |
| Iowa | $39,260 |
| Kentucky | $38,610 |
| Ohio | $38,480 |
| North Carolina | $38,400 |
| Kansas | $38,390 |
| Florida | $37,930 |
| West Virginia | $37,910 |
| Virginia | $37,280 |
| Georgia | $36,790 |
| South Carolina | $36,320 |
| Arkansas | $36,270 |
| Mississippi | $30,510 |
| Louisiana | $30,030 |
| Alabama | $27,150 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $75,670 |
| Trenton, NJ | $60,110 |
| Utica, NY | $58,600 |
| San Jose, CA | $58,550 |
| Waterbury, CT | $57,360 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $55,100 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $53,520 |
| Seattle, WA | $52,570 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $51,670 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $51,610 |
| Baltimore, MD | $51,440 |
| Salem, OR | $50,580 |
| Buffalo, NY | $50,140 |
| New York, NY | $49,840 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,820 |
In other countries
Psychiatric Aide belongs to the international group "Health care assistants".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$35,800
- Nursing Assistant$42,260
- Orderly$38,290
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $21.59 ($44,910 a year).
How much does a psychiatric aide make a month?
About $3,743 a month before tax, based on a median of $44,910 a year.
How much does a psychiatric aide make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,090 or less a year ($15.43 an hour); the top 10% make $60,440 or more.
Which state pays psychiatric aides the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $55,040 a year, followed by Washington ($52,570) and Hawaii ($52,310).
Which city pays psychiatric aides the most?
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, with a median of $75,670 a year.
How many psychiatric aides are there in the United States?
About 35,520 people work as psychiatric aides.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.