Psychiatric Aides Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $38,120 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.33
10th percentile $31,970
90th percentile $45,060
Employed locally 580
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,970
    25th
    $36,060
    50th (median)
    $38,120
    75th
    $40,120
    90th
    $45,060

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 44% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 56% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,280
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $50,250
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $44,510
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $41,780
    Michigan $36,890

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,720
    Nursing Assistants $38,250
    Medical Assistants $45,040
    Dental Assistants $46,060
    Phlebotomists $46,770
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Atlanta, GA is $18.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.49 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Atlanta, GA is 8.3% below 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $31,970 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,060.