Psychiatric Aides Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $36,490 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.54
10th percentile $32,480
90th percentile $45,930
Employed locally 30
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,480
    25th
    $34,690
    50th (median)
    $36,490
    75th
    $45,030
    90th
    $45,930

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 45% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 55% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,240
    Minnesota $49,720
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $46,780
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $44,670
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $44,510
    Bloomington, IN $39,100

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,340
    Nursing Assistants $37,270
    Medical Assistants $41,550
    Dental Assistants $47,840
    Physical Therapist Assistants $66,750
    Phlebotomists $38,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Grand Rapids, MI is $17.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.08 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 12.3% below 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $32,480 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,690.