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.
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 |