Psychiatric Aides Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $68,180 +63.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.78
10th percentile $42,450
90th percentile $85,750
Employed locally 240
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,450
    25th
    $53,880
    50th (median)
    $68,180
    75th
    $85,750
    90th
    $85,750

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 99% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fresno, CA $70,710
    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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,240

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $67,720
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,550
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,280
    Binghamton, NY $52,250
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $49,180
    Syracuse, NY $48,850

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,340
    Nursing Assistants $38,810
    Dental Assistants $46,050
    Medical Assistants $41,590
    Physical Therapist Assistants $56,370
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Utica, NY is $32.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.98 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Utica, NY is 63.9% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $42,450 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,880.