Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for nursing assistants, orderlies, and psychiatric aidess across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $42,700 ≈ $21/hr
National median salary $41,970
Total employment 1,536,870 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nursing assistants, orderlies, and psychiatric aides make in the U.S.?
The median nursing assistants, orderlies, and psychiatric aides salary in the United States is $41,970 per year (mean $42,700), and about 80% earn between $33,820 and $52,230.
How much do nursing assistants, orderlies, and psychiatric aides make per hour?
Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $42,700 and 2,080 work hours per year.