Psychiatric Technician salary in Arkansas
What psychiatric technicians earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$35,930$17.27 per hour
vs U.S.−20%U.S. median $45,130
Middle half earn$31,270 – $37,740Top 10%: $44,130+
Jobs1,9001.45× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Technician pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $39,210 | $18.85 | 670 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $37,630 | $18.09 | 490 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $37,200 | $17.88 | 300 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $37,330 | $17.95 | 260 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $32,800 | $15.77 | 170 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $30,960 | $14.89 | 140 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $41,900 | $20.14 | 50 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $29,790 | $14.32 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Psychiatric Technician pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $39,060 New Mexico · $39,020 Delaware · $38,410 Alabama · $36,680 Mississippi · $35,320 West Virginia · $34,100
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 technician make in Arkansas?
Psychiatric Technicians in Arkansas earned a median of $35,930 a year ($17.27 an hour) in May 2025, 20% less than the national median of $45,130. The middle half earned $31,270 to $37,740.
Where in Arkansas do psychiatric technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $39,210.
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.