Psychiatric Aides Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $41,600 +0% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $34,980
90th percentile $43,630
Employed locally 70
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,980
    25th
    $35,140
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $43,630
    90th
    $43,630

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $59,730
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $49,180
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $46,780

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,760
    Nursing Assistants$39,480
    Medical Assistants$45,660
    Dental Assistants$46,300
    Phlebotomists$47,170
    Massage Therapists$62,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Atlantic City?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Atlantic City, NJ is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.97 or more per hour.

    Is Atlantic City above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 0% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $34,980 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,140.