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Will AI replace psychiatric aides?AI replacement risk 24% and how the work is changing

United States Caregiving Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$44,910
25th–75th pct. $37,750–$49,950
Top pay (est.)
$78,600
Top 10% $60,440
Pay in 5 years
$52,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$60,900est.
$52,400–$70,700
Outlook score
51/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
24%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.9%
4,900 openings / yr

Will AI replace Psychiatric Aides? AI replacement risk

24%
Low
Ranked #169 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Psychiatric Aides

Key skills

Social Perceptiveness
4.1
Monitoring
3.8
Coordination
3.6
Critical Thinking
3.4
Reading Comprehension
3.2
Service Orientation
3.2
Learning Strategies
3.1
Active Listening
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Psychology
4.5
Customer and Personal Service
4.1
Therapy and Counseling
3.6
Administrative
3.1
Computers and Electronics
2.7
Philosophy and Theology
2.7
Education and Training
2.6
Public Safety and Security
2.6

What the work involves

Assisting and Caring for OthersMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsDocumenting/Recording InformationIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesTraining and Teaching OthersResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityOral ExpressionNear VisionDeductive ReasoningStatic Strength

Education of workers

Some college
46%
High school diploma
24%
Post-secondary certificate
16%
Associate's degree
10%
Bachelor's degree
4%

Training before entry

1–3 months
42%
Up to 1 month
35%
6–12 months
9%
None / short demo
7%
2–4 years
6%
1–2 years
1%
3–6 months
1%

Related work experience

6–12 months
23%
None
22%
Up to 1 month
21%
1–2 years
20%
2–4 years
8%
3–6 months
7%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.