Psychiatric Aides Salary in New York

Psychiatric aides in New York earn the most in Kiryas Joel (average $70,000 a year) and the least in Syracuse ($48,380), across the 6 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatric aides average at $54,450 and the median at $50,220 for 5,120 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,690.

Psychiatric Aides average salary by city in New York

Kiryas Joel$70,000
Utica$61,510
New York$51,190
Binghamton$49,680
Buffalo$48,810
Syracuse$48,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kiryas Joel	$70,000	$75,670	$62,460	$54,830	109
Utica	$61,510	$58,600	$47,260	$48,825	93
New York	$51,190	$49,840	$48,300	$41,101	113
Binghamton	$49,680	$49,340	$49,340	$39,970	93
Buffalo	$48,810	$50,140	$50,140	$39,319	96
Syracuse	$48,380	$49,820	$49,820	$38,997	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychiatric Aides salary in other states

Psychiatric Aides salary by city and state

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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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