How much does a psychiatric aide make in Miami?
$39,290a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $18.89 an hour or $3,274 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.89
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,750Median: $39,290Highest 10%: $45,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| 25th | $37,820 | $18.18 | |
| Median | $39,290 | $18.89 | |
| 75th | $45,160 | $21.71 | |
| 90th | $45,240 | $21.75 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides.
| Jacksonville, FL | $37,750 |
Related jobs in Miami
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $72,530 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $71,310 |
| Massage Therapist | $48,370 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,860 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $46,770 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $46,330 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $46,240 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,210 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,930 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $38,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Miami?
The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $18.89 ($39,290 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Miami than the national average?
No: $39,290 against $44,910 nationally, 13% less.
How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $37,930, so Miami pays 4% more.
Where does Miami rank for psychiatric aide pay?
47 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric aide make starting out in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,240 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.