The median annual wage for Psychiatric Aides in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $42,490 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,820.
Pay spans roughly $35,810 at the 10th percentile to $46,860 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.43 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as psychiatric aides in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $42,490 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.43 |
| 10th percentile | $35,810 |
| 90th percentile | $46,860 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.