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Psychiatric Aides average salary by city in California
- San Jose$64,600
- Fresno$55,970
- Riverside$55,900
- Merced$55,330
- San Diego$50,770
- Sacramento$49,470
- Los Angeles$49,030
- Redding$44,400
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $64,600 | $58,550 | $52,980 | $51,991 | 110 |
| Fresno | $55,970 | $47,480 | $42,900 | $45,601 | 102 |
| Riverside | $55,900 | $48,780 | $45,820 | $45,549 | 106 |
| Merced | $55,330 | $49,590 | $49,590 | $45,125 | 98 |
| San Diego | $50,770 | $46,280 | $40,050 | $41,735 | 112 |
| Sacramento | $49,470 | $47,080 | $45,500 | $40,768 | 107 |
| Los Angeles | $49,030 | $47,050 | $40,960 | $40,441 | 114 |
| Redding | $44,400 | $44,700 | $38,900 | $36,944 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-1133.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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