The median pay for a psychiatric aides in Montana is $36,390/year ($17.5/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $46K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Montana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Psychiatric Aides salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $34,200, 25th percentile $34,200, median $36,390, 75th percentile $43,750, 90th percentile $45,850. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level psychiatric aides (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $46K or more, a $12K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $36,390 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,200, and experienced psychiatric aides can clear $45,850. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in Montana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,520/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 44.8% 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 Montana?▼
Montana 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 $37,515 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.
