Psychiatric Aides pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,360 or more. The middle half of psychiatric aides in Louisville earn between $38,400 and $39,630.
- $38K10th
- $38K25th
- $39KMedian
- $40K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,650 | $3,388 | $19.54 |
| Median | $38,800 | $3,233 | $18.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,400 | $3,200 | $18.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,630 | $3,302 | $19.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychiatric Aides pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Psychiatric aides in Louisville earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($40,040) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($45,690). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $44,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $40,650 | $38,800 | $37,970 | $48,360 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $40,040 | $38,610 | $35,870 | $48,310 | 250 |
| United States | $45,690 | $44,910 | $32,090 | $60,440 | 35,520 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychiatric Aides salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $40,650, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $32,643 a year, or $2,720 a month and $1,255 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $33,653 | $2,804 |
| Working in KY | $32,643 | $2,720 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for psychiatric aides? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $40,650 buys what about $43,675 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychiatric Aides salary in nearby metro areas
- Bloomington, IN$38,920
- Cincinnati, OH$41,380
- Evansville, IN$46,870
- Indianapolis, IN$49,900
- Huntington, WV$37,940
- Columbus, OH$44,390
Highest-paying cities for psychiatric aides
Kiryas Joel, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($70,000).
- Kiryas Joel, NY$70,000
- San Jose, CA$64,600
- Utica, NY$61,510
- Waterbury, CT$57,770
- Trenton, NJ$57,750
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Psychiatric Aides salary in Louisville: questions
How much do psychiatric aides make an hour in Louisville?
$19.54 an hour on average, and $18.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level psychiatric aides salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychiatric aides take-home pay in Louisville?
About $32,643 a year ($2,720 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,650. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do psychiatric aides earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($45,690).
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; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.08, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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