Psychiatric Aides Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $44,860 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.57
10th percentile $38,390
90th percentile $54,710
Employed locally 170
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,390
    25th
    $41,760
    50th (median)
    $44,860
    75th
    $54,710
    90th
    $54,710

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 52% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fresno, CA $70,710
    Utica-Rome, NY $68,180
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $67,720
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $61,580
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $61,420
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $59,730

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $68,180
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $67,720
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,550
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,280
    Binghamton, NY $52,250
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $49,180

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,180
    Nursing Assistants $39,860
    Medical Assistants $41,880
    Dental Assistants $47,500
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $39,300
    Medical Equipment Preparers $40,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Albany, NY is $21.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.30 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Albany, NY is 7.9% above the national median of $41,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatric Aides in Albany?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $38,390 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,760.