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Psychiatric Aides in South Carolina

Psychiatric Aides in South Carolina

Is South Carolina a good place for you to work as a Psychiatric Aide?

12.2% Jobs Projection
110 Job Openings
  • Projected employment for Psychiatric Aides in South Carolina is growing faster than average.

How Many Psychiatric Aides Work in South Carolina?

There were 600 Psychiatric Aides employed in this state in 2017.

Job Projections for South Carolina

Jobs for Psychiatric Aides in this state are growing at a rate of 12.2% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 5.6%.

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South Carolina Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 110 annual job openings, and a total of 920 jobs for South Carolina 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 South Carolina?

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $10.92 an hour.

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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