Psychiatric Aides Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • California
Psychiatric Aides in California earn a median salary of $49,550 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +19.1% vs the national median of $41,590. An estimated 2,100 psychiatric aides are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $37,840 to $70,710 depending on location.
$49,550
Avg median salary in California
$70,710
Highest paying metro
$37,840
Lowest paying metro
2,100
Employed in California
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Psychiatric Aides salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | $70,710 | $42,310 | $70,710 | — |
| San Jose, CA | $58,550 | $52,980 | $75,490 | 100 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $56,320 | $48,100 | $60,840 | 30 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $49,920 | $40,570 | $59,970 | 40 |
| Merced, CA | $49,590 | $49,590 | $61,970 | 120 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,970 | $36,400 | $68,300 | 320 |
| Redding, CA | $44,700 | $38,900 | $45,390 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,880 | $37,750 | $47,690 | 170 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,020 | $38,010 | $44,880 | 220 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,840 | $37,440 | $43,440 | 1,060 |