Psychiatric Aides pay range in Oklahoma City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,590 or more. The middle half of psychiatric aides in Oklahoma City earn between $31,520 and $45,590.
- $32K10th
- $32K25th
- $37KMedian
- $46K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,390 | $3,366 | $19.42 |
| Median | $37,320 | $3,110 | $17.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,520 | $2,627 | $15.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,590 | $3,799 | $21.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychiatric Aides pay in Oklahoma City vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Psychiatric aides in Oklahoma City earn 3% less than the Oklahoma average ($41,650) and 12% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $40,390 | $37,320 | $31,520 | $56,590 | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $41,650 | $44,960 | $31,520 | $48,610 | n/a |
| 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 Oklahoma City
On the average salary of $40,390, a single filer in Oklahoma City takes home about $33,361 a year, or $2,780 a month and $1,283 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Oklahoma City a good place for psychiatric aides? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oklahoma City area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.4), so the average $40,390 buys what about $44,675 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Oklahoma City ($47,230). A typical home costs $246,872, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychiatric Aides salary in nearby metro areas
- Dallas, TX$43,340
- Fayetteville, AR$32,500
- Topeka, KS$38,350
- Little Rock, AR$35,520
- Kansas City, MO$41,000
- 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 Oklahoma City: questions
How much do psychiatric aides make an hour in Oklahoma City?
$19.42 an hour on average, and $17.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level psychiatric aides salary in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychiatric aides take-home pay in Oklahoma City?
About $33,361 a year ($2,780 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,390.
Do psychiatric aides earn more in Oklahoma City than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Oklahoma City, OK (36420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.9%.
- 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).
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