What is the hourly salary range of Psychiatric Aide?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Psychiatric Aide in the United States is $19. While Salary.com is seeing that Psychiatric Aide salary in the US can go up to $23 or down to $15, but most earn between $17 and $21. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Psychiatric Aide in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Psychiatric Aide Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Psychiatric Aide Salary $15 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Psychiatric Aide Salary $17 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Psychiatric Aide Salary $19 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Psychiatric Aide Salary $21 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Psychiatric Aide Salary $23 US May 01, 2026
25% $17 10% $15 90% $23 75% $21 $19 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Psychiatric Aide

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Behavioral Health Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Psychiatric Aide in the United States. The average hourly rate for Psychiatric Aide ranges from $17 to $21 with the average hourly pay of $19. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $17 to $21 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $19.

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