Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides Wages
SOC 31-1130 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides is $38,140 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $29,990 and the 90th percentile is $48,950, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
1,432,790
P10
$29,990
P25
$34,900
Median
$38,140
P75
$44,500
P90
$48,950
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38,140 | $39,600 | $29,990 | $48,950 | 1,432,790 | — |
| 2022 | $35,760 | $36,270 | $27,970 | $46,160 | 1,385,470 | -6.24% |
| 2021 | $30,290 | $33,290 | $23,840 | $44,770 | 1,399,130 | -15.3% |
| 2020 | $30,850 | $32,090 | $22,680 | $42,440 | 1,466,170 | +1.85% |