Psychiatric Aides in New Jersey

Local pay for psychiatric aides in New Jersey, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 31-1133

$45,780

median pay, New Jersey

2,060

employed in New Jersey

+1.9%

vs U.S. median

-0.4%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What psychiatric aides earn in New Jersey

New Jersey · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of psychiatric aides in New Jersey earn between $40,690 and $49,260 a year; the U.S. median is $44,910.

$39,180

P10

$45,780

MEDIAN

$49,260

P75

$60,110

P90

Pay by metro in New Jersey

$60,110

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