How much does a psychiatric aide make in Chicago?
$48,670a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.40 an hour or $4,056 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.40
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,960Median: $48,670Highest 10%: $79,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,960 | $19.69 | |
| 25th | $46,170 | $22.20 | |
| Median | $48,670 | $23.40 | |
| 75th | $48,690 | $23.41 | |
| 90th | $79,570 | $38.25 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $72,230 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $67,840 |
| Massage Therapist | $61,200 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,950 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $48,630 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,440 |
| Medical Assistant | $47,270 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,190 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,940 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $43,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.40 ($48,670 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $48,670 against $44,910 nationally, 8% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $48,670, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for psychiatric aide pay?
21 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric aide make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,570 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.