Psychiatric Aides Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $37,840 -9% vs national
Median hourly $18.19
10th percentile $37,250
90th percentile $72,300
Employed locally 1,060
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,250
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $37,840
    75th
    $43,440
    90th
    $72,300

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 40% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 60% 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
    Fresno, CA $70,710
    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

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,600
    Nursing Assistants $46,140
    Medical Assistants $46,000
    Dental Assistants $46,360
    Massage Therapists $58,790
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $55,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Los Angeles, CA is $18.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.98 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Los Angeles, CA is 9% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $37,250 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.