The median pay for a psychiatric aides in Missouri is $38,680/year ($18.59/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $48K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Missouri. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Psychiatric Aides salary percentiles in Missouri: 10th percentile $38,670, 25th percentile $38,670, median $38,680, 75th percentile $39,800, 90th percentile $48,320. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level psychiatric aides (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $48K or more, a $10K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $38,680 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,670, and experienced psychiatric aides can clear $48,320. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in Missouri?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,673/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,097/month, which eats 41% 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 Missouri?▼
Missouri 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 $43,475 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.
