How much does a psychiatric aide make in Memphis?
$38,080a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $18.31 an hour or $3,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.31
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,280Median: $38,080Highest 10%: $39,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,280 | $10.71 | |
| 25th | $27,000 | $12.98 | |
| Median | $38,080 | $18.31 | |
| 75th | $38,080 | $18.31 | |
| 90th | $39,570 | $19.02 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $64,010 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $61,560 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $52,440 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,200 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $47,470 |
| Massage Therapist | $47,320 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,480 |
| Phlebotomist | $39,480 |
| Medical Assistant | $39,260 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $18.31 ($38,080 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $38,080 against $44,910 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Memphis rank for psychiatric aide pay?
54 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric aide make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,570 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.