Psychiatric Aides Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $39,490 -5% vs national
Median hourly $18.98
10th percentile $30,890
90th percentile $46,530
Employed locally 50
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,890
    25th
    $35,280
    50th (median)
    $39,490
    75th
    $44,300
    90th
    $46,530

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 58% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 42% 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
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $37,200
    Oklahoma $36,100
    Oklahoma City, OK $33,860

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,170
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,220
    Medical Assistants $38,930
    Dental Assistants $46,570
    Phlebotomists $37,920
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Tulsa, OK is $18.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.37 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Tulsa, OK is 5% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $30,890 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,280.