Psychiatric Aides
Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 1,460 | $25,200 | $12.11 | |
| Alaska | 170 | $44,480 | $21.38 | |
| Arkansas | 540 | $26,770 | $12.87 | |
| California | $46,410 | $22.31 | ||
| Colorado | 510 | $41,880 | $20.13 | |
| Connecticut | 270 | $47,000 | $22.60 | |
| Delaware | 210 | $34,890 | $16.77 | |
| District of Columbia | $35,630 | $17.13 | ||
| Florida | 2,050 | $28,860 | $13.88 | |
| Georgia | $27,810 | $13.37 | ||
| Illinois | 250 | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| Indiana | 970 | $31,030 | $14.92 | |
| Iowa | 370 | $32,170 | $15.47 | |
| Kansas | 480 | $27,820 | $13.37 | |
| Kentucky | 140 | $28,260 | $13.59 | |
| Louisiana | 650 | $29,160 | $14.02 | |
| Maine | 150 | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| Maryland | 290 | $36,310 | $17.46 | |
| Massachusetts | 800 | $40,460 | $19.45 | |
| Michigan | 1,260 | $40,640 | $19.54 | |
| Minnesota | 900 | $44,330 | $21.31 | |
| Mississippi | 2,620 | $23,060 | $11.09 | |
| Missouri | $36,700 | $17.65 | ||
| Montana | 440 | $31,530 | $15.16 | |
| Nebraska | 300 | $38,430 | $18.48 | |
| Nevada | $42,800 | $20.58 | ||
| New Hampshire | 320 | $41,910 | $20.15 | |
| New Jersey | 1,810 | $37,300 | $17.93 | |
| New Mexico | 150 | $25,980 | $12.49 | |
| New York | 5,230 | $45,700 | $21.97 | |
| Ohio | 990 | $35,140 | $16.90 | |
| Oklahoma | $31,240 | $15.02 | ||
| Oregon | 760 | $45,040 | $21.66 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,560 | $41,640 | $20.02 | |
| Rhode Island | $42,770 | $20.56 | ||
| South Carolina | 410 | $27,760 | $13.35 | |
| South Dakota | 170 | $34,910 | $16.78 | |
| Tennessee | 2,360 | $27,910 | $13.42 | |
| Texas | 4,070 | $26,890 | $12.93 | |
| Utah | 90 | $36,070 | $17.34 | |
| Vermont | 320 | $34,990 | $16.82 | |
| Virginia | 790 | $35,070 | $16.86 | |
| Washington | 340 | $45,100 | $21.68 | |
| West Virginia | 1,590 | $25,740 | $12.38 | |
| Wisconsin | 30 | $33,390 | $16.05 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other mental health care professionals, to provide direct patient care services, assist in developing and implementing treatment plans, administer medications, and perform related administrative functions. Includes instruction in mental health theory, applied psychopathology, patient communication and management, crisis intervention, psychotropic medication, mental health treatment procedures, substance abuse, record-keeping, clinical administrative skills, and applicable standards and regulations.
A program that prepares individuals to provide routine care and assistance to patients under the direct supervision of other health care professionals, and/or to perform routine maintenance and general assistance in health care facilities and laboratories.
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$34,640 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as psychiatric aides.
- Less than high school 5%
- High school graduate 31%
- College dropout 34%
- Associate’s degree 13%
- Bachelor’s degree 13%
- Master’s degree 3%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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