Psychiatric Aides Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $54,280 +30.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.09
10th percentile $37,330
90th percentile $55,080
Employed locally 260
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,330
    25th
    $41,670
    50th (median)
    $54,280
    75th
    $54,280
    90th
    $55,080

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 77% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 23% 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
    Binghamton, NY $52,250
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $49,180
    Syracuse, NY $48,850

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,600
    Nursing Assistants $38,940
    Medical Assistants $44,960
    Dental Assistants $46,240
    Phlebotomists $45,600
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Buffalo, NY is $26.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.38 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Buffalo, NY is 30.5% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $37,330 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,670.