How much does a psychiatric aide make in Arkansas?
$36,270a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in Arkansas. That is $17.44 an hour or $3,023 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.44
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,030Median: $36,270Highest 10%: $39,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,030 | $13.00 | |
| 25th | $29,820 | $14.34 | |
| Median | $36,270 | $17.44 | |
| 75th | $36,430 | $17.51 | |
| 90th | $39,950 | $19.21 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $38,080 |
| Little Rock, AR | $36,360 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $28,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric aides.
| 33. Virginia | $37,280 |
| 34. Georgia | $36,790 |
| 35. South Carolina | $36,320 |
| 36. Arkansas | $36,270 |
| 37. Mississippi | $30,510 |
| 38. Louisiana | $30,030 |
| 39. Alabama | $27,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $17.44 ($36,270 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $36,270 against $44,910 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for psychiatric aide pay?
Arkansas ranks 36 of 39 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays psychiatric aides the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $38,080 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.