Psychiatric Aides Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $47,160 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.67
10th percentile $40,820
90th percentile $47,160
Employed locally 280
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,820
    25th
    $46,370
    50th (median)
    $47,160
    75th
    $47,160
    90th
    $47,160

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 54% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 46% 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

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26,030
    Nursing Assistants$37,260
    Medical Assistants$40,160
    Dental Assistants$46,830
    Phlebotomists$44,610
    Physical Therapist Assistants$74,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Dallas, TX is $22.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.12 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Dallas, TX is 13.4% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $40,820 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,370.