Psychiatric Aides Salary in Florida
Psychiatric Aides in Florida earn a median of $37,930 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,930
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($44,910)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 2,210
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,670; the top 10% earn over $44,370. Nationally the range is $32,090 to $60,440.
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- Midwives$75,900 median in Florida (broader BLS group)
Psychiatric Aides pay in Florida
How much do psychiatric aides make in Florida?
The median is $37,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,670 and the top 10% earn over $44,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for psychiatric aides?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 39 (−16% vs. the national median of $44,910). Living costs are not included.