Psychiatric Aides Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $44,700 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.49
10th percentile $36,280
90th percentile $66,700
Employed locally 190
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,280
    25th
    $42,210
    50th (median)
    $44,700
    75th
    $46,500
    90th
    $66,700

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 48% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 52% 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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $57,360
    Connecticut $46,260
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $45,400
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $44,860

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$38,360
    Nursing Assistants$44,500
    Medical Assistants$46,990
    Dental Assistants$54,100
    Phlebotomists$44,440
    Orderlies$35,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Hartford, CT is $21.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.07 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Hartford, CT is 7.5% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $36,280 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,210.