How much does a psychiatric aide make in Virginia?
$37,280a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in Virginia. That is $17.92 an hour or $3,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.92
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 39
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,380Median: $37,280Highest 10%: $45,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,380 | $16.05 | |
| 25th | $36,060 | $17.34 | |
| Median | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 75th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 90th | $45,850 | $22.04 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $43,770 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $37,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric aides.
| 30. Kansas | $38,390 |
| 31. Florida | $37,930 |
| 32. West Virginia | $37,910 |
| 33. Virginia | $37,280 |
| 34. Georgia | $36,790 |
| 35. South Carolina | $36,320 |
| 36. Arkansas | $36,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $17.92 ($37,280 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $37,280 against $44,910 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Virginia rank for psychiatric aide pay?
Virginia ranks 33 of 39 states.
Which city in Virginia pays psychiatric aides the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $43,770 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.