Psychiatric Aides Salary in Redding, CA

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

Median annual salary $44,700 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.49
10th percentile $38,900
90th percentile $53,700
Employed locally 40
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,900
    25th
    $38,900
    50th (median)
    $44,700
    75th
    $45,390
    90th
    $53,700

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 62% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 38% 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 Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,350
    Nursing Assistants $43,660
    Medical Assistants $45,380
    Dental Assistants $46,880
    Medical Transcriptionists $43,540
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Redding?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Redding, CA is $21.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.82 or more per hour.

    Is Redding above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Redding, CA is 7.5% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $38,900 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,900.