How much does a psychiatric aide make in San Jose?
$58,550a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $28.15 an hour or $4,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.15
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,570Median: $58,550Highest 10%: $89,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,570 | $22.39 | |
| 25th | $52,980 | $25.47 | |
| Median | $58,550 | $28.15 | |
| 75th | $75,490 | $36.29 | |
| 90th | $89,680 | $43.12 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides.
| Merced, CA | $49,590 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,780 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,480 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,080 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,050 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,280 |
Related jobs in San Jose
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $97,190 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $95,370 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $81,090 |
| Dental Assistant | $74,600 |
| Orderly | $65,790 |
| Medical Assistant | $61,940 |
| Phlebotomist | $60,600 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $57,420 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $57,000 |
| Nursing Assistant | $56,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $28.15 ($58,550 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $58,550 against $44,910 nationally, 30% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,500, so San Jose pays 23% more.
Where does San Jose rank for psychiatric aide pay?
4 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric aide make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,680 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.