Psychiatric Aides Salary in Utah

Psychiatric aides in Utah earn the most in Salt Lake City (average $45,770 a year) and the least in Provo ($40,100), across the 2 Utah metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatric aides average at $43,740 and the median at $40,810 for 130 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,690.

Psychiatric Aides average salary by city in Utah

Salt Lake City$45,770
Provo$40,100

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Salt Lake City	$45,770	$40,810	$38,780	$36,931	101
Provo	$40,100	$36,740	$36,740	$32,701	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula. 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 Utah

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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