Psychiatric Aides pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,560 or more. The middle half of psychiatric aides in Baton Rouge earn between $29,460 and $44,560.
- $29K10th
- $29K25th
- $37KMedian
- $45K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,310 | $3,026 | $17.46 |
| Median | $37,130 | $3,094 | $17.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,460 | $2,455 | $14.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,560 | $3,713 | $21.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychiatric Aides pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Psychiatric aides in Baton Rouge earn 10% more than the Louisiana average ($32,940) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($45,690). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $44,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $36,310 | $37,130 | $29,460 | $44,560 | 120 |
| Louisiana | $32,940 | $30,030 | $26,640 | $44,560 | 280 |
| 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 Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $36,310, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $30,652 a year, or $2,554 a month and $1,179 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for psychiatric aides? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $36,310 buys what about $39,998 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychiatric Aides salary in nearby metro areas
- Hattiesburg, MS$31,490
- Gulfport, MS$31,340
- Jackson, MS$31,920
- Daphne, AL$28,830
- Little Rock, AR$35,520
- Memphis, TN$33,500
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 Baton Rouge: questions
How much do psychiatric aides make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$17.46 an hour on average, and $17.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level psychiatric aides salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychiatric aides take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $30,652 a year ($2,554 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,310.
Do psychiatric aides earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.27, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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