Psychiatric Aides Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $49,180 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.65
10th percentile $39,530
90th percentile $55,510
Employed locally 4,760
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,530
    25th
    $42,430
    50th (median)
    $49,180
    75th
    $54,300
    90th
    $55,510

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 51% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 49% 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
    Utica-Rome, NY $68,180
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $67,720
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,550
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,280
    Binghamton, NY $52,250
    Syracuse, NY $48,850

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,990
    Nursing Assistants$47,810
    Medical Assistants$46,890
    Dental Assistants$47,810
    Phlebotomists$48,840
    Orderlies$43,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in New York, NY-NJ is $23.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in New York, NY-NJ is 18.2% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $39,530 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,430.