Psychiatric Aides Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $58,550 +40.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.15
10th percentile $46,570
90th percentile $89,680
Employed locally 100
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,570
    25th
    $52,980
    50th (median)
    $58,550
    75th
    $75,490
    90th
    $89,680

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 37% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 63% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,790
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,320
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $50,330

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,920
    Medical Assistants $62,290
    Nursing Assistants $56,220
    Dental Assistants $64,600
    Massage Therapists $56,720
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $61,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in San Jose, CA is $28.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in San Jose, CA is 40.8% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $46,570 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,980.