How much does a psychiatric aide make in Florida?
$37,930a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in Florida. That is $18.24 an hour or $3,161 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.24
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 2,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,670Median: $37,930Highest 10%: $44,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,670 | $17.15 | |
| 25th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $37,930 | $18.24 | |
| 75th | $38,970 | $18.74 | |
| 90th | $44,370 | $21.33 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Miami, FL | $39,290 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $37,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric aides.
| 28. Ohio | $38,480 |
| 29. North Carolina | $38,400 |
| 30. Kansas | $38,390 |
| 31. Florida | $37,930 |
| 32. West Virginia | $37,910 |
| 33. Virginia | $37,280 |
| 34. Georgia | $36,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $18.24 ($37,930 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $37,930 against $44,910 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Florida rank for psychiatric aide pay?
Florida ranks 31 of 39 states.
Which city in Florida pays psychiatric aides the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, with a median of $39,290 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.