Psychiatric Aides Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $47,180 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.68
10th percentile $41,800
90th percentile $58,370
Employed locally 180
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,800
    25th
    $43,560
    50th (median)
    $47,180
    75th
    $52,720
    90th
    $58,370

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 50% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 50% 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
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $61,580
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $61,420
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,320
    New York $53,270
    Colorado Springs, CO $51,670
    Colorado $50,690

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$44,320
    Nursing Assistants$48,520
    Medical Assistants$52,040
    Dental Assistants$58,380
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$44,190
    Massage Therapists$81,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Portland, OR-WA is $22.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.54 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Portland, OR-WA is 13.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $41,800 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,560.