Careers · Psychiatric Aides · Virginia
Psychiatric Aides in Virginia
Psychiatric aides assist patients with mental illness or emotional disturbances in hospitals, clinics, and residential mental health facilities. Working under direction of nursing and medical staff, they help with daily living activities, lead recreational and educational programs, and may restrain patients when necessary In Virginia the median pay is $37,280 a year, 17% below the national median of $44,910.
$37,280median pay in Virginia, per year
$36,060–$37,280middle half earn
$44,910U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
SpeakingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationActive ListeningMonitoringCritical ThinkingActive LearningCoordination
Knowledge areas
PsychologyCustomer and Personal ServiceTherapy and CounselingEnglish LanguageAdministrativeSociology and Anthropology
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Psychiatric Aides.
Licenses and training in Virginia
Psychiatric Aides pay in other states
Minnesota · $55,040Washington · $52,570Hawaii · $52,310Maryland · $51,440Nevada · $51,400Rhode Island · $51,100New York · $50,220Alaska · $49,300Illinois · $48,670Oregon · $48,300
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against psychiatric aides and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against psychiatric aides and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 31-1133.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Virginia, annual.