Psychiatric Aides Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for psychiatric aides is $44,910, or $21.59 per hour. About 35,520 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $55,040 in Minnesota to $27,150 in Alabama.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 39 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $55,040 | $26.46 | 620 | 0.92 |
| 2 | Washington | $52,570 | $25.27 | 330 | 0.40 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $52,310 | $25.15 | 30 | 0.22 |
| 4 | Maryland | $51,440 | $24.73 | 250 | 0.40 |
| 5 | Nevada | $51,400 | $24.71 | 220 | 0.62 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $51,100 | $24.57 | 130 | 1.16 |
| 7 | New York | $50,220 | $24.14 | 5,120 | 2.31 |
| 8 | Alaska | $49,300 | $23.70 | 190 | 2.50 |
| 9 | Illinois | $48,670 | $23.40 | 120 | 0.09 |
| 10 | Oregon | $48,300 | $23.22 | 1,550 | 3.45 |
| 11 | Vermont | $47,860 | $23.01 | 330 | 4.71 |
| 12 | California | $47,500 | $22.84 | 3,760 | 0.90 |
| 13 | Maine | $46,720 | $22.46 | 110 | 0.74 |
| 14 | Montana | $46,340 | $22.28 | 330 | 2.80 |
| 15 | Colorado | $46,130 | $22.18 | 300 | 0.46 |
| 16 | Michigan | $45,800 | $22.02 | 1,410 | 1.41 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $45,780 | $22.01 | 2,060 | 2.11 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $45,300 | $21.78 | 950 | 1.15 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $44,960 | $21.62 | — | — |
| 20 | Indiana | $44,860 | $21.57 | 1,930 | 2.64 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $44,790 | $21.53 | 1,620 | 1.17 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $44,660 | $21.47 | 520 | 1.34 |
| 23 | Texas | $42,560 | $20.46 | 1,760 | 0.55 |
| 24 | Utah | $40,810 | $19.62 | 130 | 0.34 |
| 25 | Missouri | $39,840 | $19.16 | 110 | 0.16 |
| 26 | Iowa | $39,260 | $18.88 | 400 | 1.13 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $38,610 | $18.56 | 250 | 0.55 |
| 28 | Ohio | $38,480 | $18.50 | 980 | 0.77 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $38,400 | $18.46 | — | — |
| 30 | Kansas | $38,390 | $18.46 | 580 | 1.77 |
| 31 | Florida | $37,930 | $18.24 | 2,210 | 0.98 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $37,910 | $18.22 | 220 | 1.34 |
| 33 | Virginia | $37,280 | $17.92 | — | — |
| 34 | Georgia | $36,790 | $17.69 | 1,090 | 0.98 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $36,320 | $17.46 | 200 | 0.38 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $36,270 | $17.44 | 490 | 1.64 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $30,510 | $14.67 | 2,490 | 9.37 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $30,030 | $14.44 | 280 | 0.64 |
| 39 | Alabama | $27,150 | $13.05 | 790 | 1.63 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do psychiatric aides make?
The median annual wage for psychiatric aides in the United States is $44,910, or $21.59 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $32,090, and the top 10% earn $60,440.
How many psychiatric aides are employed in the U.S.?
About 35,520 people work as psychiatric aides nationwide.
Which state pays psychiatric aides the most?
Minnesota pays the most at a median of $55,040, followed by Washington ($52,570) and Hawaii ($52,310).
Which state pays psychiatric aides the least?
Alabama has the lowest median at $27,150.
Where are psychiatric aides jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Mississippi at 9.37×.