Psychiatric Aides Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $38,020 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.28
10th percentile $37,560
90th percentile $71,950
Employed locally 220
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,560
    25th
    $38,010
    50th (median)
    $38,020
    75th
    $44,880
    90th
    $71,950

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 40% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 60% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,280
    Medical Assistants$62,570
    Nursing Assistants$46,260
    Dental Assistants$59,270
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$46,620
    Massage Therapists$48,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Sacramento, CA is $18.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.68 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Sacramento, CA is 8.6% below 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $37,560 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,010.