Psychiatric Aides (31-1013) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,230
Mean wage		$18.38
Entry wage		$14.34
10th percentile wage		$13.59
50th percentile wage		$16.83
90th percentile wage		$25.17

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	1,150	93.6%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	1,150	$16.38

Psychiatric Aides (31-1013)

Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$16.83		$16.91		-$0.08
2018	$16.60	+1.4%	$16.68	+1.4%	-$0.07
2017	$15.98	+3.9%	$16.05	+3.9%	-$0.07
2016	$15.47	+3.3%	$15.54	+3.3%	-$0.07
2015	$14.94	+3.5%	$15.01	+3.5%	-$0.07
2014	$14.69	+1.7%	$14.76	+1.7%	-$0.06
2013	$14.40	+2.0%	$14.46	+2.0%	-$0.06
2012	$14.21	+1.3%	$14.28	+1.3%	-$0.06
2011	$14.01	+1.5%	$14.07	+1.5%	-$0.06
2010	$13.81	+1.4%	$13.88	+1.4%	-$0.06
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$16.83		$23.07		-$6.24
2018	$16.60	+1.4%	$22.87	+.9%	-$6.26
2017	$15.98	+3.9%	$22.17	+3.1%	-$6.19
2016	$15.47	+3.3%	$21.58	+2.8%	-$6.10
2015	$14.94	+3.5%	$21.08	+2.3%	-$6.14
2014	$14.69	+1.7%	$20.64	+2.1%	-$5.95
2013	$14.40	+2.0%	$20.20	+2.2%	-$5.80
2012	$14.21	+1.3%	$19.79	+2.1%	-$5.58
2011	$14.01	+1.5%	$19.45	+1.7%	-$5.44
2010	$13.81	+1.4%	$19.15	+1.6%	-$5.33

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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