Psychiatric Aides Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $44,670 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.48
10th percentile $31,900
90th percentile $56,940
Employed locally 40
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,900
    25th
    $35,270
    50th (median)
    $44,670
    75th
    $51,780
    90th
    $56,940

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 63% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 37% 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
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $44,510
    Bloomington, IN $39,100
    Missouri $38,680

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,370
    Nursing Assistants $39,570
    Medical Assistants $42,250
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,770
    Dental Assistants $44,320
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Kalamazoo, MI is $21.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.60 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 7.4% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $31,900 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,270.