How much does a psychiatric aide make in Iowa?
$39,260a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in Iowa. That is $18.88 an hour or $3,272 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.88
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,060Median: $39,260Highest 10%: $65,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,060 | $16.86 | |
| 25th | $36,770 | $17.68 | |
| Median | $39,260 | $18.88 | |
| 75th | $48,840 | $23.48 | |
| 90th | $65,190 | $31.34 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric aides.
| 23. Texas | $42,560 |
| 24. Utah | $40,810 |
| 25. Missouri | $39,840 |
| 26. Iowa | $39,260 |
| 27. Kentucky | $38,610 |
| 28. Ohio | $38,480 |
| 29. North Carolina | $38,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $18.88 ($39,260 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $39,260 against $44,910 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Iowa rank for psychiatric aide pay?
Iowa ranks 26 of 39 states.
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.