How much does a psychiatric aide make in New York?
$49,840a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $23.96 an hour or $4,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.96
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 4,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,070Median: $49,840Highest 10%: $60,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,070 | $19.75 | |
| 25th | $48,300 | $23.22 | |
| Median | $49,840 | $23.96 | |
| 75th | $52,470 | $25.23 | |
| 90th | $60,230 | $28.96 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $75,670 |
| Utica, NY | $58,600 |
| Buffalo, NY | $50,140 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,820 |
| Binghamton, NY | $49,340 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $75,620 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $74,960 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $58,870 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $57,820 |
| Massage Therapist | $50,600 |
| Phlebotomist | $49,980 |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,270 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,430 |
| Medical Assistant | $48,370 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $46,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $23.96 ($49,840 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $49,840 against $44,910 nationally, 11% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $50,220, so New York pays 1% less.
Where does New York rank for psychiatric aide pay?
14 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric aide make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,230 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.