SOC 31-1133 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychiatric Aides — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $44,960 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $44,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $44,960 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $44,910. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,870 and $46,670. The lowest tenth earn under $31,520, while the highest tenth earn more than $48,610.
Oklahoma ranks number 19th out of 39 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Oklahoma City records the highest median at $37,320. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 479th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,520 | −29.8% |
| 25th | $34,870 | −22.4% |
| Median (50th) | $44,960 | +0.1% |
| 75th | $46,670 | +3.9% |
| 90th | $48,610 | +8.2% |
| Mean | $41,650 | −7.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $37,320 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $44,960 goes as far as $51,207 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,207US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,960 a year, 0.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,520 to $48,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 19th of 39 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $37,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychiatric Aides in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $44,960, or $21.62 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 Oklahoma is 0.1% 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 Oklahoma earns more than $48,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,520 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Oklahoma City, at $37,320 per year.
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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