Psychiatric Aides Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $35,330 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.99
10th percentile $32,760
90th percentile $40,640
Employed locally 820
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,760
    25th
    $34,400
    50th (median)
    $35,330
    75th
    $39,810
    90th
    $40,640

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 56% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 44% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $38,610
    Florida $37,150
    Jacksonville, FL $37,150
    Flint, MI $35,580

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32,570
    Nursing Assistants$34,070
    Medical Assistants$37,970
    Dental Assistants$42,090
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,220
    Phlebotomists$36,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Tallahassee, FL is $16.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.54 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Tallahassee, FL is 15.1% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $32,760 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,400.