How much does a psychiatric aide make in Sacramento?
$47,080a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $22.63 an hour or $3,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.63
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,990Median: $47,080Highest 10%: $57,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,990 | $19.23 | |
| 25th | $45,500 | $21.88 | |
| Median | $47,080 | $22.63 | |
| 75th | $48,200 | $23.17 | |
| 90th | $57,570 | $27.68 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides.
| San Jose, CA | $58,550 |
| Merced, CA | $49,590 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,780 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,480 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,050 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,280 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $95,180 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $84,290 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $79,490 |
| Orderly | $62,380 |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 |
| Dental Assistant | $58,580 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $53,640 |
| Phlebotomist | $52,560 |
| Massage Therapist | $51,980 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $48,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $22.63 ($47,080 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $47,080 against $44,910 nationally, 5% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,500, so Sacramento pays 1% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for psychiatric aide pay?
29 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric aide make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,570 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.