How much does a psychiatric aide make in New Jersey?
$45,780a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in New Jersey. That is $22.01 an hour or $3,815 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.01
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 2,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,180Median: $45,780Highest 10%: $60,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,180 | $18.84 | |
| 25th | $40,690 | $19.56 | |
| Median | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| 75th | $49,260 | $23.68 | |
| 90th | $60,110 | $28.90 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $60,110 |
| New York, NY | $49,840 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric aides.
| 14. Montana | $46,340 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $22.01 ($45,780 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $45,780 against $44,910 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for psychiatric aide pay?
New Jersey ranks 17 of 39 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays psychiatric aides the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $60,110 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.