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Psychiatric Aides in Georgia

Considering a career as a Psychiatric Aide in Georgia?

-4% Jobs Projection
100 Job Openings
  • Employment for Psychiatric Aides in Georgia is expected to decrease.

How Many Psychiatric Aides Work in Georgia?

There were 950 Psychiatric Aides employed in this state in 2017.

Job Projections for Georgia

Jobs for Psychiatric Aides in this state are declining at a rate of 4.2% which is a faster decline than the nationwide estimated projection of 5.6%.

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Georgia Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 100 annual job openings, and a total of 910 jobs for Georgia Psychiatric Aides in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 8,800 annual jobs and 77,700 total jobs in 2026.

What do Psychiatric Aides Make in Georgia?

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $12.32 an hour.

Top Georgia Metros for Psychiatric Aides

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Psychiatric Aides.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 780 $28,090

Top States for Psychiatric Aides Employment

View the list below to see where most Psychiatric Aides work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
New York 5,560 $44,720
Texas 5,330 $27,640
Florida 4,280 $24,730
Mississippi 3,340 $19,490
Michigan 3,020 $32,610
Pennsylvania 2,460 $33,840
New Jersey 2,290 $36,810
California 1,910 $30,190
Missouri 1,890 $27,260
Oregon 1,800 $38,920
Alabama 1,750 $26,810
Illinois 1,690 $24,130
West Virginia 1,630 $20,630
Tennessee 1,530 $20,750
Virginia 1,250 $26,430
Connecticut 1,230 $33,930
Ohio 1,120 $35,120
Oklahoma 1,110 $20,190
Kentucky 1,010 $28,840
Montana 940 $28,740

Below are the states where Psychiatric Aides get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Minnesota $45,930
New York $44,720
Hawaii $42,790
Alaska $41,120
Oregon $38,920
Rhode Island $38,150
New Hampshire $37,790
New Jersey $36,810
Nevada $36,640
Nebraska $36,480

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