How much does a psychiatric aide make in Massachusetts?
$45,300a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in Massachusetts. That is $21.78 an hour or $3,775 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.78
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,020Median: $45,300Highest 10%: $80,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,020 | $17.80 | |
| 25th | $37,120 | $17.85 | |
| Median | $45,300 | $21.78 | |
| 75th | $61,640 | $29.63 | |
| 90th | $80,130 | $38.52 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $48,100 |
| Providence, RI | $46,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric aides.
| 15. Colorado | $46,130 |
| 16. Michigan | $45,800 |
| 17. New Jersey | $45,780 |
| 18. Massachusetts | $45,300 |
| 19. Oklahoma | $44,960 |
| 20. Indiana | $44,860 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $44,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $21.78 ($45,300 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $45,300 against $44,910 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for psychiatric aide pay?
Massachusetts ranks 18 of 39 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays psychiatric aides the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $48,100 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.