Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Psychiatric Aide Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $35,300 This is the median salary for this occupation. Psychiatric technicians and aides care for people who have mental illness and developmental disabilities. General Information Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Psychiatric Aide Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 29 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 29 openings per year are projected for Psychiatric Aide. +9.2% Employment Change Employment for Psychiatric Aide is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 9.2% between 2025 and 2030. $16.97 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $16.97/hour. Entry level workers are paid $14.52, while experienced workers are paid $18.73. The median wage is below the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 182 Psychiatric Aide in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 199. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Psychiatric Aide are General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Office Administrative Services, and Offices of Other Health Practitioners. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Psychiatric Aide include Psychology, Customer and Personal Service, and Therapy and Counseling. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Psychiatric Aide is HS diploma or less. 30% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
