How much does a psychiatric aide make in California?
$47,500a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in California. That is $22.84 an hour or $3,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.84
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 3,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,030Median: $47,500Highest 10%: $77,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,030 | $18.76 | |
| 25th | $45,390 | $21.82 | |
| Median | $47,500 | $22.84 | |
| 75th | $57,160 | $27.48 | |
| 90th | $77,220 | $37.13 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $58,550 |
| Merced, CA | $49,590 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,780 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,480 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,080 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,050 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,280 |
| Redding, CA | $44,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric aides.
| 9. Illinois | $48,670 |
| 10. Oregon | $48,300 |
| 11. Vermont | $47,860 |
| 12. California | $47,500 |
| 13. Maine | $46,720 |
| 14. Montana | $46,340 |
| 15. Colorado | $46,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.84 ($47,500 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $47,500 against $44,910 nationally, 6% more.
Where does California rank for psychiatric aide pay?
California ranks 12 of 39 states.
Which city in California pays psychiatric aides the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $58,550 a year.
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.