Psychiatric Aides Salary by State
The national median pay for psychiatric aides is $44,910 a year. By state, it ranges from $27,150 in Alabama to $55,040 in Minnesota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $32,090
- 25th percentile
- $37,750
- Median
- $44,910
- 75th percentile
- $49,950
- Top 10%
- $60,440
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 35,520 jobs.
Median pay in 39 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $55,040 | +23% | $37,830 | $68,560 | 620 |
| 2 | Washington | $52,570 | +17% | $52,570 | $62,310 | 330 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $52,310 | +16% | $30,500 | $53,890 | 30 |
| 4 | Maryland | $51,440 | +15% | $37,530 | $63,220 | 250 |
| 5 | Nevada | $51,400 | +14% | $35,200 | $68,990 | 220 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $51,100 | +14% | $43,040 | $62,530 | 130 |
| 7 | New York | $50,220 | +12% | $47,500 | $66,620 | 5,120 |
| 8 | Alaska | $49,300 | +10% | $42,550 | $61,470 | 190 |
| 9 | Illinois | $48,670 | +8% | $40,960 | $48,700 | 120 |
| 10 | Oregon | $48,300 | +8% | $40,420 | $60,900 | 1,550 |
| 11 | Vermont | $47,860 | +7% | $46,300 | $56,150 | 330 |
| 12 | California | $47,500 | +6% | $39,030 | $77,220 | 3,760 |
| 13 | Maine | $46,720 | +4% | $40,650 | $47,050 | 110 |
| 14 | Montana | $46,340 | +3% | $39,680 | $58,280 | 330 |
| 15 | Colorado | $46,130 | +3% | $41,310 | $56,140 | 300 |
| 16 | Michigan | $45,800 | +2% | $34,860 | $57,410 | 1,410 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $45,780 | +2% | $39,180 | $60,110 | 2,060 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $45,300 | +1% | $37,020 | $80,130 | 950 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $44,960 | 0% | $31,520 | $48,610 | Not published |
| 20 | Indiana | $44,860 | 0% | $37,050 | $72,800 | 1,930 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $44,790 | 0% | $37,930 | $61,260 | 1,620 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $44,660 | −1% | $38,290 | $68,540 | 520 |
| 23 | Texas | $42,560 | −5% | $30,430 | $55,120 | 1,760 |
| 24 | Utah | $40,810 | −9% | $36,740 | $55,220 | 130 |
| 25 | Missouri | $39,840 | −11% | $33,290 | $51,030 | 110 |
| 26 | Iowa | $39,260 | −13% | $35,060 | $65,190 | 400 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $38,610 | −14% | $35,870 | $48,310 | 250 |
| 28 | Ohio | $38,480 | −14% | $33,740 | $53,960 | 980 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $38,400 | −14% | $35,340 | $44,010 | Not published |
| 30 | Kansas | $38,390 | −15% | $34,110 | $45,620 | 580 |
| 31 | Florida | $37,930 | −16% | $35,670 | $44,370 | 2,210 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $37,910 | −16% | $25,020 | $46,710 | 220 |
| 33 | Virginia | $37,280 | −17% | $33,380 | $45,850 | Not published |
| 34 | Georgia | $36,790 | −18% | $27,840 | $41,790 | 1,090 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $36,320 | −19% | $32,320 | $39,660 | 200 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $36,270 | −19% | $27,030 | $39,950 | 490 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $30,510 | −32% | $24,420 | $38,130 | 2,490 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $30,030 | −33% | $26,640 | $44,560 | 280 |
| 39 | Alabama | $27,150 | −40% | $25,180 | $40,260 | 790 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Psychiatric Aides salary questions
Which state pays psychiatric aides the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $55,040 a year (+23% vs. the national median of $44,910). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays psychiatric aides the least?
Alabama, with a median of $27,150 a year (−40% vs. national).
Where do most psychiatric aides work?
New York has the most jobs, about 5,120, with a median of $50,220.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.