Psychiatric Aides Salary in Kentucky
Psychiatric Aides in Kentucky earn a median of $38,610 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,610
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($44,910)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,870; the top 10% earn over $48,310. Nationally the range is $32,090 to $60,440.
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- Registered Nurses$81,040 median in Kentucky
- Midwives$91,560 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Psychiatric Aides pay in Kentucky
How much do psychiatric aides make in Kentucky?
The median is $38,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,870 and the top 10% earn over $48,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for psychiatric aides?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 39 (−14% vs. the national median of $44,910). Living costs are not included.