Psychiatric Associate

Psychiatric Associate Salary

$34K

$102K

$225.5K

$111,406

/year

$53.56

/hour

Psychiatric Associate Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$111,406

Columbus

Ohio

$107,607

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    How much does a Psychiatric Associate make?

    As of Aug 26, 2026, the average annual pay for a Psychiatric Associate in the United States is $111,406 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $53.56 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,142/week or $9,283/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $225,500 and as low as $34,000, the majority of Psychiatric Associate salaries currently range between $82,500 (25th percentile) to $131,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $171,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Psychiatric Associate varies greatly (by as much as 49000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Psychiatric Associate in your area makes on average $107,607 per year, or $3,799 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $111,406. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Psychiatric Associate salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Psychiatric Associate jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Psychiatric Associate Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Psychiatric Associate job is above the national average. Topping the list is Town of Natick, MA, , with Blaine, MN, and Waymart, PA, close behind in the second and third positions. Waymart, PA, beats the national average by $136,113 (122.2%), and Town of Natick, MA, furthers that trend with another $151,620 (136.1%) above the $111,406 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Psychiatric Associate appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 12% between Town of Natick, MA, and Champaign, IL, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Psychiatric Associate role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Town of Natick, MA

    $263,026

    $126.45

    Blaine, MN

    $251,061

    $120.70

    Waymart, PA

    $247,519

    $119.00

    Arlington Heights, IL

    $243,123

    $116.89

    Lanham, MD

    $241,340

    $116.03

    Duluth, MN

    $240,868

    $115.80

    Saint Cloud, MN

    $237,099

    $113.99

    Norfolk, NE

    $236,069

    $113.49

    Bakersfield, CA

    $234,562

    $112.77

    Champaign, IL

    $232,577

    $111.82

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Psychiatric Associate Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Psychiatric Associate category.

    For example Pmhnp Bc jobs pay as much as $146,109 (131.2%) more than the average Psychiatric Associate salary of $111,406. If you're qualified, finding work as a Pmhnp Bc may help you make more money than that of the average Psychiatric Associate position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Pmhnp Bc

    $257,515

    $123.81

    Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

    $141,112

    $67.84

    Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

    $135,161

    $64.98

    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Private Practice

    $130,295

    $62.64

    Nfl Nurse

    $84,575

    $40.66

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Psychiatric Associate salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $111,406 per year or $53.56 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.