Psychiatric Aides Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $45,970 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $36,350
90th percentile $69,560
Employed locally 320
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,350
    25th
    $36,400
    50th (median)
    $45,970
    75th
    $68,300
    90th
    $69,560

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 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
    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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,280
    Medical Assistants$42,720
    Nursing Assistants$44,950
    Dental Assistants$49,030
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$53,370
    Phlebotomists$50,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Riverside, CA is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Riverside, CA is 10.5% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $36,350 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,400.