Psychiatric Aide salary in Arkansas
What psychiatric aides earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,270$17.44 per hour
vs U.S.−19%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$29,820 – $36,430Top 10%: $39,950+
Jobs4901.64× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $36,360 | $17.48 | 330 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $38,080 | $18.31 | 80 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $28,250 | $13.58 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Kansas · $38,390 Florida · $37,930 West Virginia · $37,910 Virginia · $37,280 Georgia · $36,790 South Carolina · $36,320
Other healthcare salaries in Arkansas
Registered Nurses · $78,940 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,660 Nursing Assistants · $34,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $56,620 Medical Assistants · $37,760 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,680 Physicians, All Other · $136,880 Nurse Practitioners · $125,660 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,670 Dental Assistants · $42,830 Pharmacists · $136,060 Physical Therapists · $99,010
Questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make in Arkansas?
Psychiatric Aides in Arkansas earned a median of $36,270 a year ($17.44 an hour) in May 2025, 19% less than the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $29,820 to $36,430.
Where in Arkansas do psychiatric aides earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $38,080.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.