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Psychiatric Aides in New Mexico

Psychiatric Aides in New Mexico

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$33,610 Median Salary
  • Psychiatric Aides in New Mexico earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

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How Many Psychiatric Aides Work in New Mexico?

There were approximately 120 workers employed as Psychiatric Aides in this state in 2018.

There were 80 Psychiatric Aides employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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The typical state has 790 Psychiatric Aides working in it, which means New Mexico has fewer Psychiatric Aides than average.

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What do Psychiatric Aides Make in New Mexico?

In 2018 wages for Psychiatric Aides ranged from $22,900 to $41,360 with $33,610 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.01 to $19.89. The median hourly rate was $16.16.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $15.7 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate grew by $0.46.

The median salary in New Mexico is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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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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Occupation New Mexico Employment Total
Nursing Assistants 6,200
Home Health Aides 5,680
Orderlies 230

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