How much does a psychiatric aide make in San Diego?
$46,280a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $22.25 an hour or $3,857 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.25
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,020Median: $46,280Highest 10%: $77,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,020 | $17.32 | |
| 25th | $40,050 | $19.25 | |
| Median | $46,280 | $22.25 | |
| 75th | $54,310 | $26.11 | |
| 90th | $77,470 | $37.25 |
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 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,080 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,050 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $82,680 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $82,160 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $67,830 |
| Phlebotomist | $58,170 |
| Dental Assistant | $58,120 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $57,740 |
| Medical Assistant | $49,420 |
| Orderly | $49,410 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,070 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $46,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $22.25 ($46,280 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $46,280 against $44,910 nationally, 3% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,500, so San Diego pays 3% less.
Where does San Diego rank for psychiatric aide pay?
31 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric aide make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,470 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.