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Psychiatric Aides Salary in Merced, CA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 120 employed

Annual Mean
$55,330
$26.60/hr
Annual Median
$49,590
$23.84/hr
Bottom 10%
$44,990
$21.63/hr
Top 10%
$75,240
$36.17/hr
Location vs National Average
Merced, CA
$55,330
Difference
+21.1% vs US avg
US National
$45,690

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$44,990
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$49,590
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$49,590
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$61,970
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$75,240

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$45K

25th

$50K

Median

$50K

75th

$62K

90th

$75K

Merced, CA has a relatively small Psychiatric Aides workforce (approximately 120 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Merced, CA, Psychiatric Aides salaries range from $44,990 at the 10th percentile to $75,240 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $30,250 (61% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.