Psychiatric Aides Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $59,730 +43.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.72
10th percentile $36,880
90th percentile $71,710
Employed locally 460
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,880
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $59,730
    75th
    $59,730
    90th
    $71,710

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 62% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 38% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,240

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $49,180
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $46,780
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $41,600

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,910
    Nursing Assistants$45,400
    Medical Assistants$47,780
    Dental Assistants$47,980
    Orderlies$42,170
    Phlebotomists$48,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Trenton, NJ is $28.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.78 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Trenton, NJ is 43.6% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $36,880 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.