Psychiatric Aides Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $52,250 +25.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.12
10th percentile $42,230
90th percentile $52,560
Employed locally 80
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,230
    25th
    $42,230
    50th (median)
    $52,250
    75th
    $52,250
    90th
    $52,560

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 82% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 18% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $49,180
    Syracuse, NY $48,850

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,050
    Nursing Assistants $39,170
    Medical Assistants $39,550
    Dental Assistants $42,450
    Phlebotomists $40,410
    Medical Equipment Preparers $41,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Binghamton?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Binghamton, NY is $25.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.97 or more per hour.

    Is Binghamton above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Binghamton, NY is 25.6% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $42,230 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,230.