Psychiatric Aides Salary in Rhode Island
Psychiatric Aides in Rhode Island earn a median of $51,100 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,100
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($44,910)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,040; the top 10% earn over $62,530. Nationally the range is $32,090 to $60,440.
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- Registered Nurses$100,640 median in Rhode Island
- Midwives$63,060 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists$100,040 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
Psychiatric Aides pay in Rhode Island
How much do psychiatric aides make in Rhode Island?
The median is $51,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,040 and the top 10% earn over $62,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for psychiatric aides?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 39 (+14% vs. the national median of $44,910). Living costs are not included.