Psychiatric Aides Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $70,710 +70% vs national
Median hourly $33.99
10th percentile $36,030
90th percentile $70,710
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,030
    25th
    $42,310
    50th (median)
    $70,710
    75th
    $70,710
    90th
    $70,710

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 98% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,240

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $68,180
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $61,420
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,550
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,790
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,320
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $50,330

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,280
    Nursing Assistants $42,840
    Medical Assistants $44,700
    Dental Assistants $46,730
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,790
    Phlebotomists $48,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Fresno, CA is $33.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.07 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Fresno, CA is 70% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $36,030 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,310.