Psychiatric Aides Salary in Florida

Psychiatric aides in Florida earn the most in Miami (average $40,560 a year) and the least in Jacksonville ($39,060), across the 2 Florida metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatric aides average at $38,680 and the median at $37,930 for 2,210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,690.

Psychiatric Aides average salary by city in Florida

Miami$40,560
Jacksonville$39,060

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Miami	$40,560	$39,290	$37,820	$34,770	114
Jacksonville	$39,060	$37,750	$37,750	$33,565	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychiatric Aides salary in other states

Psychiatric Aides salary by city and state

More about pay in Florida

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-1133.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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