Psychiatric Aides
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Growth
The number of 'Psychiatric Aides' job openings is expected to rise 0.8% by 2033
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2024.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Psychiatric Aides' was $39,160, or $18 per hour
'Psychiatric Aides' were paid 18.5% lower than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
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Volume
As of 2023 there were 32,310 people employed as 'Psychiatric Aides' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 4 thousand people are employed as 'Psychiatric Aides'.
Job description
Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies.
SOC Code: 31-1133.00
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