Psychiatric Aides Salary in Pennsylvania

Ranked #16 of 39 · PA

3.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $47,260 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $44,790
Employment 1,620

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $37,930P25 $39,540 Median $44,790P75 $48,560P90 $61,260

About 80% of psychiatric aidess in Pennsylvania earn between $37,930 and $61,260. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Pennsylvania
$47,260
U.S. average
$45,690

The mean psychiatric aides salary in Pennsylvania is $47,260, about 3.4% above the U.S. average ($45,690). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Pennsylvania

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,560 $48,900 870
Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $45,150 $41,850 90
Pittsburgh, PA $44,920 $48,170 490
Reading, PA $44,720 $43,890 130

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do psychiatric aides make in Pennsylvania?

The median psychiatric aides salary in Pennsylvania is $44,790 per year (mean $47,260), and about 80% earn between $37,930 and $61,260.

How much do psychiatric aides make per hour in Pennsylvania?

Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $47,260 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Pennsylvania a high-paying state for psychiatric aides?

Pennsylvania ranks #16 of 39 states for psychiatric aides pay. Its mean salary of $47,260 is about 3.4% above the U.S. average of $45,690.

Which metro areas in Pennsylvania pay psychiatric aides the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania for psychiatric aides are Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($48,560), Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area ($45,150), Pittsburgh, PA ($44,920), by median annual wage.

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