Psychiatric Aides Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $43,620 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.97
10th percentile $37,210
90th percentile $52,490
Employed locally 170
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,210
    25th
    $43,620
    50th (median)
    $43,620
    75th
    $44,640
    90th
    $52,490

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 56% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 44% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,240
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $46,780
    Pittsburgh, PA $41,120
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $38,610

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,430
    Nursing Assistants $43,930
    Medical Assistants $44,710
    Dental Assistants $44,730
    Phlebotomists $44,360
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Reading, PA is $20.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.84 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Reading, PA is 4.9% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $37,210 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,620.