How much does a psychiatric aide make in Atlanta?
$39,080a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $18.79 an hour or $3,257 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.79
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,330Median: $39,080Highest 10%: $46,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,330 | $7.85 | |
| 25th | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| Median | $39,080 | $18.79 | |
| 75th | $41,220 | $19.82 | |
| 90th | $46,780 | $22.49 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,180 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $74,730 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,430 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $49,430 |
| Phlebotomist | $49,370 |
| Massage Therapist | $48,610 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,210 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,060 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,350 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $39,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $18.79 ($39,080 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $39,080 against $44,910 nationally, 13% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $36,790, so Atlanta pays 6% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for psychiatric aide pay?
50 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric aide make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $16,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,780 or more.
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.