Psychiatric Aides Salary in Iowa
Psychiatric Aides in Iowa earn a median of $39,260 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($44,910)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,060; the top 10% earn over $65,190. Nationally the range is $32,090 to $60,440.
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- Registered Nurses$78,630 median in Iowa
- Midwives$42,070 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Psychiatric Aides pay in Iowa
How much do psychiatric aides make in Iowa?
The median is $39,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,060 and the top 10% earn over $65,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for psychiatric aides?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 39 (−13% vs. the national median of $44,910). Living costs are not included.