Psychiatric Aides Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $49,590 +19.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.84
10th percentile $44,990
90th percentile $75,240
Employed locally 120
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,990
    25th
    $49,590
    50th (median)
    $49,590
    75th
    $61,970
    90th
    $75,240

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 76% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 24% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,530
    Medical Assistants $39,200
    Nursing Assistants $44,040
    Dental Assistants $47,420
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $42,050
    Phlebotomists $49,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Merced, CA is $23.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.17 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Merced, CA is 19.2% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $44,990 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,590.