Psychiatric Aides Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $38,610 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.56
10th percentile $38,360
90th percentile $45,280
Employed locally 230
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,360
    25th
    $38,360
    50th (median)
    $38,610
    75th
    $40,780
    90th
    $45,280

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 53% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 47% 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
    Florida $37,150
    Jacksonville, FL $37,150
    Flint, MI $35,580
    Tallahassee, FL $35,330

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $32,200
    Nursing Assistants $37,690
    Medical Assistants $44,520
    Dental Assistants $45,520
    Phlebotomists $38,890
    Physical Therapist Assistants $68,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Miami, FL is $18.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.75 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Miami, FL is 7.2% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $38,360 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,360.