How much does a psychiatric aide make in North Carolina?
$38,400a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in North Carolina. That is $18.46 an hour or $3,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.46
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 39
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,340Median: $38,400Highest 10%: $44,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| 25th | $36,350 | $17.48 | |
| Median | $38,400 | $18.46 | |
| 75th | $43,570 | $20.95 | |
| 90th | $44,010 | $21.16 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $41,780 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $39,280 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $37,280 |
| Greensboro, NC | $36,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric aides.
| 26. Iowa | $39,260 |
| 27. Kentucky | $38,610 |
| 28. Ohio | $38,480 |
| 29. North Carolina | $38,400 |
| 30. Kansas | $38,390 |
| 31. Florida | $37,930 |
| 32. West Virginia | $37,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $18.46 ($38,400 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $38,400 against $44,910 nationally, 14% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for psychiatric aide pay?
North Carolina ranks 29 of 39 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays psychiatric aides the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $41,780 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.