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Psychiatric Aides Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Psychiatric Aides make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,500
Median Annual Salary
▲
+10.5% vs 2024
$53,670
Mean Salary
$47,500
Median Salary
$22.84
Hourly Rate
3,760 people work as Psychiatric Aides in California
Psychiatric Aides salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Psychiatric Aides in California earn a median salary of $47,500 per year ($3,958/month).
This is 9.8% above the national average of $43,272.
California ranks #12 out of 39 states for Psychiatric Aides pay.
Approximately 3,760 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 10.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Psychiatric Aides
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.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.88
Social Perceptiveness
3.88
Service Orientation
3.88
Active Listening
3.75
Monitoring
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Psychology
4.05
Customer and Personal Service
3.58
Therapy and Counseling
3.13
English Language
3.11
Administrative
2.99
Typical Education: Some College Courses
(45.7% of workers)
Salaries for Psychiatric Aides in California range from $39,030 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $77,220 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,390 and $57,160.
Median $47,500
P10: $39,030P25: $45,390P75: $57,160P90: $77,220
10th
$39,030
25th
$45,390
Median
$47,500
75th
$57,160
90th
$77,220
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,030
$18.76
$3,252
25th Percentile
$45,390
$21.82
$3,782
Median (50th)
$47,500
$22.84
$3,958
75th Percentile
$57,160
$27.48
$4,763
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$77,220
$37.12
$6,435
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,670 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Psychiatric Aides in California is $47,500 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,670.
What is the salary range for a Psychiatric Aides in California?
Salaries for Psychiatric Aides in California range from $39,030 at the 10th percentile to $77,220 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,390 and $57,160.
What is the starting salary for a Psychiatric Aides in California?
Entry-level Psychiatric Aides positions in California typically start around $39,030 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,390 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Psychiatric Aides in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,760 people are employed as Psychiatric Aides in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Psychiatric Aides in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Psychiatric Aides in California is approximately $22.84 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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