Psychiatric Aides Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $40,810 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.62
10th percentile $38,780
90th percentile $56,320
Employed locally 40
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,780
    25th
    $38,780
    50th (median)
    $40,810
    75th
    $52,750
    90th
    $56,320

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 43% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 57% 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
    Utica-Rome, NY $68,180
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $46,490
    Connecticut $46,260
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $43,260
    Portland-South Portland, ME $41,590
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $35,390

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,030
    Nursing Assistants $39,360
    Medical Assistants $44,370
    Dental Assistants $38,370
    Phlebotomists $39,140
    Massage Therapists $61,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Salt Lake City, UT is $19.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.08 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 1.9% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $38,780 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,780.