How much does a psychiatric aide make in South Carolina?
$36,320a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in South Carolina. That is $17.46 an hour or $3,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.46
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,320Median: $36,320Highest 10%: $39,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,320 | $15.54 | |
| 25th | $32,470 | $15.61 | |
| Median | $36,320 | $17.46 | |
| 75th | $37,200 | $17.88 | |
| 90th | $39,660 | $19.07 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $41,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric aides.
| 32. West Virginia | $37,910 |
| 33. Virginia | $37,280 |
| 34. Georgia | $36,790 |
| 35. South Carolina | $36,320 |
| 36. Arkansas | $36,270 |
| 37. Mississippi | $30,510 |
| 38. Louisiana | $30,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $17.46 ($36,320 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $36,320 against $44,910 nationally, 19% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for psychiatric aide pay?
South Carolina ranks 35 of 39 states.
Which city in South 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.