SOC 31-1133 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychiatric Aides — Chicago
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Median pay for this occupation in Chicago, IL comes to $48,670 a year, ahead of the national median of $44,910 by 8.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Chicago, IL comes to $48,670 a year, ahead of the national median of $44,910 by 8.4%. Pay ranges from under $40,960 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,570 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,170 to $48,690.
The area has 200 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.20 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 716 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 531st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,960 | −8.8% |
| 25th | $46,170 | +2.8% |
| Median (50th) | $48,670 | +8.4% |
| 75th | $48,690 | +8.4% |
| 90th | $79,570 | +77.2% |
| Mean | $50,720 | +12.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Chicago sit close to the national average, so $48,670 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$48,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,670US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,670 a year, 8.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,960 to $79,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychiatric Aides in Chicago, IL?
The median annual wage is $48,670, or $23.40 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,910, so pay in Chicago, IL is 8.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Chicago, IL earns more than $79,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,960 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in Chicago, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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