Psychiatric Aides

Code: 31-1133.00

Also known as: Mental Health Aide (MHA), Mental Health Worker (MHW), Psychiatric Aide, Psychiatric Nursing Aide, Psychiatric Nursing Assistant, Resident Care Technician, Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW)

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.

Psychiatric Aides

Typical wages


10% $21,840
25% $25,630
Median $31,570
75% $39,270
90% $48,880
10% $10.5
25% $12.32
Median $15.18
75% $18.88
90% $23.5

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
59,500
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
66,000
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 7,100