Psychiatric Aide Salary
Psychiatric Aides earn a median $44,910 a year nationally. Healthcare Support Occupations
U.S. median
$44,910
$21.59 per hour
Range
$32,090 – $60,440
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
35,520
across the U.S.
Psychiatric Aide take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$38,265
per year · effective tax rate 14.8%
$3,189Monthly
$1,594Twice a month
$1,472Every 2 weeks
$18.40Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,209
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,784
- Medicare (1.45%)$651
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$38,265
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,090 | $15.43 | $27,964 |
| 25th percentile | $37,750 | $18.15 | $32,512 |
| Median (50th) | $44,910 | $21.59 | $38,265 |
| 75th percentile | $49,950 | $24.01 | $42,315 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $60,440 | $29.06 | $50,744 |
Best cities for psychiatric aides (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | $44,920 | $36,894 | $38,971 | 490 |
| 2 | Indianapolis, IN | $45,080 | $37,101 | $38,770 | 780 |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | $48,560 | $39,707 | $38,718 | 870 |
| 4 | Salem, OR | $50,580 | $39,225 | $37,844 | 910 |
| 5 | Detroit, MI | $45,410 | $36,988 | $36,878 | 580 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | $48,100 | $38,643 | $35,693 | 570 |
| 7 | New York, NY | $49,840 | $40,132 | $35,653 | 4,310 |
| 8 | Los Angeles, CA | $47,050 | $38,501 | $33,901 | 1,450 |
| 9 | Atlanta, GA | $39,080 | $32,175 | $32,157 | 490 |
| 10 | Jackson, MS | $31,560 | $27,008 | $30,330 | 1,040 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Salem, OR — $50,580
- New York, NY — $49,840
- Philadelphia, PA — $48,560
- Boston, MA — $48,100
- Los Angeles, CA — $47,050
- Detroit, MI — $45,410
- Indianapolis, IN — $45,080
- Pittsburgh, PA — $44,920
- Atlanta, GA — $39,080
- Jackson, MS — $31,560
Psychiatric Aide salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $55,040 | $44,185 | $37,830 – $68,560 | 620 |
| Washington | $52,570 | $44,420 | $52,570 – $62,310 | 330 |
| Hawaii | $52,310 | $41,761 | $30,500 – $53,890 | 30 |
| Maryland | $51,440 | $41,432 | $37,530 – $63,220 | 250 |
| Nevada | $51,400 | $43,480 | $35,200 – $68,990 | 220 |
| Rhode Island | $51,100 | $41,939 | $43,040 – $62,530 | 130 |
| New York | $50,220 | $40,417 | $47,500 – $66,620 | 5,120 |
| Alaska | $49,300 | $41,793 | $42,550 – $61,470 | 190 |
| Illinois | $48,670 | $39,022 | $40,960 – $48,700 | 120 |
| Oregon | $48,300 | $37,592 | $40,420 – $60,900 | 1,550 |
| Vermont | $47,860 | $39,466 | $46,300 – $56,150 | 330 |
| California | $47,500 | $38,829 | $39,030 – $77,220 | 3,760 |
| Maine | $46,720 | $37,748 | $40,650 – $47,050 | 110 |
| Montana | $46,340 | $37,993 | $39,680 – $58,280 | 330 |
| Colorado | $46,130 | $37,924 | $41,310 – $56,140 | 300 |
| Michigan | $45,800 | $37,285 | $34,860 – $57,410 | 1,410 |
| New Jersey | $45,780 | $37,983 | $39,180 – $60,110 | 2,060 |
| Massachusetts | $45,300 | $36,534 | $37,020 – $80,130 | 950 |
| Oklahoma | $44,960 | $36,828 | $31,520 – $48,610 | — |
| Indiana | $44,860 | $36,931 | $37,050 – $72,800 | 1,930 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,790 | $36,794 | $37,930 – $61,260 | 1,620 |
| Connecticut | $44,660 | $36,980 | $38,290 – $68,540 | 520 |
| Texas | $42,560 | $36,377 | $30,430 – $55,120 | 1,760 |
| Utah | $40,810 | $34,100 | $36,740 – $55,220 | 130 |
| Missouri | $39,840 | $33,256 | $33,290 – $51,030 | 110 |
| Iowa | $39,260 | $32,885 | $35,060 – $65,190 | 400 |
| Kentucky | $38,610 | $31,969 | $35,870 – $48,310 | 250 |
| Ohio | $38,480 | $32,823 | $33,740 – $53,960 | 980 |
| North Carolina | $38,400 | $32,011 | $35,340 – $44,010 | — |
| Kansas | $38,390 | $31,684 | $34,110 – $45,620 | 580 |
| Florida | $37,930 | $32,657 | $35,670 – $44,370 | 2,210 |
| West Virginia | $37,910 | $31,611 | $25,020 – $46,710 | 220 |
| Virginia | $37,280 | $30,805 | $33,380 – $45,850 | — |
| Georgia | $36,790 | $30,454 | $27,840 – $41,790 | 1,090 |
| South Carolina | $36,320 | $30,341 | $32,320 – $39,660 | 200 |
| Arkansas | $36,270 | $30,121 | $27,030 – $39,950 | 490 |
| Mississippi | $30,510 | $26,206 | $24,420 – $38,130 | 2,490 |
| Louisiana | $30,030 | $25,794 | $26,640 – $44,560 | 280 |
| Alabama | $27,150 | $22,876 | $25,180 – $40,260 | 790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make?
The national median salary for psychiatric aides is $44,910 a year ($21.59 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,090 and the top 10% earn over $60,440. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays psychiatric aides the most?
Minnesota has the highest median pay at $55,040. After taxes and local prices, Pittsburgh, PA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many psychiatric aides are there in the U.S.?
About 35,520 people work as psychiatric aides nationwide.