Psychiatric Aides Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $43,880 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.10
10th percentile $34,890
90th percentile $72,620
Employed locally 170
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,890
    25th
    $37,750
    50th (median)
    $43,880
    75th
    $47,690
    90th
    $72,620

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 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
    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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,050
    Nursing Assistants $46,600
    Medical Assistants $47,780
    Dental Assistants $46,420
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $44,830
    Massage Therapists $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in San Diego, CA is $21.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.25 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in San Diego, CA is 5.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $34,890 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,750.