Psychiatric Aides Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $46,950 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $41,680
90th percentile $55,350
Employed locally 190
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,680
    25th
    $41,680
    50th (median)
    $46,950
    75th
    $50,020
    90th
    $55,350

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 49% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 51% 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
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $40,810
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $36,170

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,700
    Medical Assistants $52,520
    Nursing Assistants $45,550
    Dental Assistants $56,180
    Medical Equipment Preparers $53,300
    Physical Therapist Aides $35,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Anchorage, AK is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.94 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Anchorage, AK is 12.9% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $41,680 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,680.