The median pay for a psychiatric aides in Iowa is $35,720/year ($17.17/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $47K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Iowa. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Psychiatric Aides salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $33,950, 25th percentile $34,070, median $35,720, 75th percentile $37,290, 90th percentile $46,860. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level psychiatric aides (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $47K or more, a $13K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $35,720 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,950, and experienced psychiatric aides can clear $46,860. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in Iowa?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,427/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 43.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a psychiatric aides salary go in Iowa?▼
Iowa has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median psychiatric aides salary is worth about $40,198 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do psychiatric aides get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
