SOC 31-1133 · May 2025 · United States
Psychiatric Aides
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Psychiatric Aides across the United States is $44,910 per year, measured over 35,520 jobs. The highest state median is in Minnesota, at $55,040.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Psychiatric Aides
Pay for this occupation varies by 102.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Minnesota pays $55,040 and Alabama pays $27,150.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $55,040 | 620 | |
| 2 | Washington | $52,570 | 330 | |
| 3 | Hawaii | $52,310 | 30 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $51,440 | 250 | |
| 5 | Nevada | $51,400 | 220 | |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $51,100 | 130 | |
| 7 | New York | $50,220 | 5,120 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $49,300 | 190 | |
| 9 | Illinois | $48,670 | 120 | |
| 10 | Oregon | $48,300 | 1,550 |
States with the most Psychiatric Aides jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 5,120 | $50,220 | |
| 2 | California | 3,760 | $47,500 | |
| 3 | Mississippi | 2,490 | $30,510 | |
| 4 | Florida | 2,210 | $37,930 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | 2,060 | $45,780 | |
| 6 | Indiana | 1,930 | $44,860 | |
| 7 | Texas | 1,760 | $42,560 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 1,620 | $44,790 | |
| 9 | Oregon | 1,550 | $48,300 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 1,410 | $45,800 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiryas Joel | $75,670 | 210 |
| 2 | Trenton | $60,110 | 370 |
| 3 | Utica | $58,600 | 220 |
| 4 | San Jose | $58,550 | 100 |
| 5 | Waterbury | $57,360 | 40 |
| 6 | Kalamazoo | $55,100 | 180 |
| 7 | Las Vegas | $53,520 | 210 |
| 8 | Seattle | $52,570 | 320 |
| 9 | Colorado Springs | $51,670 | 40 |
| 10 | Minneapolis | $51,610 | 220 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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