How much does a psychiatric aide make in Georgia?
$36,790a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in Georgia. That is $17.69 an hour or $3,066 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.69
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,840Median: $36,790Highest 10%: $41,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,840 | $13.38 | |
| 25th | $32,450 | $15.60 | |
| Median | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| 75th | $39,080 | $18.79 | |
| 90th | $41,790 | $20.09 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $39,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric aides.
| 31. Florida | $37,930 |
| 32. West Virginia | $37,910 |
| 33. Virginia | $37,280 |
| 34. Georgia | $36,790 |
| 35. South Carolina | $36,320 |
| 36. Arkansas | $36,270 |
| 37. Mississippi | $30,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $17.69 ($36,790 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $36,790 against $44,910 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Georgia rank for psychiatric aide pay?
Georgia ranks 34 of 39 states.
Which city in Georgia pays psychiatric aides the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $39,080 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.