The median annual wage for Psychiatric Aides in New Jersey is $46,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,990.
Pay spans roughly $37,740 at the 10th percentile to $59,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.31 per hour. An estimated 2,280 people work as psychiatric aides in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $46,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.31 |
| 10th percentile | $37,740 |
| 90th percentile | $59,730 |
| Employment | 2,280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.