How much does a psychiatric aide make in Los Angeles?
$47,050a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $22.62 an hour or $3,921 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.62
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,880Median: $47,050Highest 10%: $68,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,880 | $18.69 | |
| 25th | $40,960 | $19.69 | |
| Median | $47,050 | $22.62 | |
| 75th | $48,470 | $23.30 | |
| 90th | $68,590 | $32.98 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides.
| San Jose, CA | $58,550 |
| Merced, CA | $49,590 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,780 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,480 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,080 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,280 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $82,140 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,090 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $59,520 |
| Phlebotomist | $52,940 |
| Orderly | $49,760 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $49,130 |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,380 |
| Dental Assistant | $46,900 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $46,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $22.62 ($47,050 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $47,050 against $44,910 nationally, 5% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,500, so Los Angeles pays 1% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for psychiatric aide pay?
30 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric aide make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,590 or more.
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.