How much does a psychiatric aide make in Illinois?
$48,670a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in Illinois. That is $23.40 an hour or $4,056 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.40
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,960Median: $48,670Highest 10%: $48,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,960 | $19.69 | |
| 25th | $48,660 | $23.39 | |
| Median | $48,670 | $23.40 | |
| 75th | $48,690 | $23.41 | |
| 90th | $48,700 | $23.41 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $48,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric aides.
| 6. Rhode Island | $51,100 |
| 7. New York | $50,220 |
| 8. Alaska | $49,300 |
| 9. Illinois | $48,670 |
| 10. Oregon | $48,300 |
| 11. Vermont | $47,860 |
| 12. California | $47,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.40 ($48,670 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $48,670 against $44,910 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Illinois rank for psychiatric aide pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 39 states.
Which city in Illinois pays psychiatric aides the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $48,670 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.