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SOC 31-1133·Healthcare Support
Psychiatric Aides
Median wage
$54,783
10-yr outlook
+27.1%by 2032
Openings / year
910
Workers in NY
5,330
How pay grows with experience
Psychiatric Aides — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $44,557 |
| Median (typical) | $54,783 |
| Experienced | $59,716 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Psychiatric Aides — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohawk Valley | $70,119 |
| North Country | $63,162 |
| Southern Tier | $55,270 |
| New York City | $55,158 |
| Hudson Valley | $54,429 |
| Long Island | $51,986 |
| Central New York | $50,240 |
| Capital Region | $46,132 |
| Western New York | $43,682 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
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