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Psychiatric Aide

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AVG. SALARY

$40,180

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EDUCATION

High school (GED) +

Money & Outlook

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$40,180

Entry Annual Wage

$31,200

Experienced Annual Wage

$48,790

Average Hourly Wage

$19.32

Entry Hourly Wage

$15.00

Experienced Hourly Wage

$23.46

Median Hourly Wage

$18.23

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Oklahoma City MSA $42,910 or $20.63/hr $32,970 or $15.85/hr $58,670 or $28.21/hr

Oklahoma's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Tulsa MSA 120 8% 1 N/A 16

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$41,000

Average Hourly Wage

$19.71

Average Annual Range

$27,660 to $55,240

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook increasing
  The employment change from 2022 to 2032 is estimated to be +5%.
(The National average for all occupations is +3%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2022 and 2032.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,670 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 32,400 workers in 2022.
(The National average for all occupations is 147,916 workers)
Growth Faster than average growth
  Cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, are more likely to occur in older people. As the nation’s population of older people grows, demand is expected to increase for psychiatric technicians and aides who care for patients affected by such disorders. Psychiatric technicians and aides also will be needed to care for people who have mental health and substance abuse issues. 
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Health care and social assistance (NAICS620000) (74.3%)
  • Hospitals (NAICS622000) (57.4%)
  • Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (NAICS622200) (44.6%)
  • State government, excluding education and hospitals (20.8%)
  • General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (NAICS622100) (10.9%)
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS623000) (7.7%)
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS621000) (7.4%)
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