How much does a psychiatric aide make in Kentucky?
$38,610a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in Kentucky. That is $18.56 an hour or $3,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.56
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,870Median: $38,610Highest 10%: $48,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,870 | $17.25 | |
| 25th | $36,320 | $17.46 | |
| Median | $38,610 | $18.56 | |
| 75th | $43,700 | $21.01 | |
| 90th | $48,310 | $23.23 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $38,800 |
| Huntington, WV | $38,710 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric aides.
| 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 |
| 30. Kansas | $38,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.56 ($38,610 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $38,610 against $44,910 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for psychiatric aide pay?
Kentucky ranks 27 of 39 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays psychiatric aides the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $38,800 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.