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Psychiatric Aides Salary in Maine
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Psychiatric Aides make in Maine?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,720
Median Annual Salary
▲
+12.3% vs 2024
$45,560
Mean Salary
$46,720
Median Salary
$22.46
Hourly Rate
110 people work as Psychiatric Aides in Maine
Psychiatric Aides salary by percentile in Maine
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Psychiatric Aides in Maine earn a median salary of $46,720 per year ($3,893/month).
This is 8.0% above the national average of $43,272.
Maine ranks #13 out of 39 states for Psychiatric Aides pay.
Approximately 110 people work in this occupation across Maine.
Salaries increased by 12.3% 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 Maine range from $40,650 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $47,050 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,180 and $47,050.
Median $46,720
P10: $40,650P25: $43,180P75: $47,050P90: $47,050
10th
$40,650
25th
$43,180
Median
$46,720
75th
$47,050
90th
$47,050
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,650
$19.54
$3,387
25th Percentile
$43,180
$20.76
$3,598
Median (50th)
$46,720
$22.46
$3,893
75th Percentile
$47,050
$22.62
$3,920
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$47,050
$22.62
$3,920
Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,560 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Psychiatric Aides in Maine is $46,720 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,560.
What is the salary range for a Psychiatric Aides in Maine?
Salaries for Psychiatric Aides in Maine range from $40,650 at the 10th percentile to $47,050 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,180 and $47,050.
What is the starting salary for a Psychiatric Aides in Maine?
Entry-level Psychiatric Aides positions in Maine typically start around $40,650 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,180 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Psychiatric Aides in Maine?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 110 people are employed as Psychiatric Aides in Maine.
What is the hourly rate for a Psychiatric Aides in Maine?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Psychiatric Aides in Maine is approximately $22.46 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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