How much does a psychiatric aide make in Philadelphia?
$48,560a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $23.35 an hour or $4,047 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.35
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,540Median: $48,560Highest 10%: $61,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,540 | $19.01 | |
| 25th | $43,460 | $20.89 | |
| Median | $48,560 | $23.35 | |
| 75th | $48,890 | $23.50 | |
| 90th | $61,260 | $29.45 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $44,920 |
| Reading, PA | $44,720 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $76,440 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $71,540 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,560 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $50,370 |
| Dental Assistant | $49,570 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,370 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $46,420 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,220 |
| Medical Assistant | $45,890 |
| Orderly | $43,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $23.35 ($48,560 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $48,560 against $44,910 nationally, 8% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $44,790, so Philadelphia pays 8% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for psychiatric aide pay?
22 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric aide make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,260 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.