Occupation Salary Profile

Psychiatric Aides

SOC Code: 31-1133

Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies.

National Median (BLS)
$46,950
▲ +3.99% Nominal +0.7% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$54,880
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
1,640
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Psychiatric Aides.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $35,060
25th Percentile $39,880
National Median (50th Percentile) $46,950
75th Percentile $62,640
90th Percentile $86,060
P10: $35,060 P50 (Median): $46,950 P90: $86,060