How much does a psychiatric aide make in Little Rock?
$36,360a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.48
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,820Median: $36,360Highest 10%: $39,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,820 | $14.34 | |
| 25th | $33,320 | $16.02 | |
| Median | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| 75th | $36,430 | $17.51 | |
| 90th | $39,060 | $18.78 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides.
| Memphis, TN | $38,080 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $28,250 |
Related jobs in Little Rock
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,720 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $64,110 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,620 |
| Dental Assistant | $45,140 |
| Massage Therapist | $43,030 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $40,330 |
| Phlebotomist | $38,890 |
| Medical Assistant | $38,110 |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,370 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $35,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Little Rock?
The median hourly pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area is $17.48 ($36,360 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Little Rock than the national average?
No: $36,360 against $44,910 nationally, 19% less.
How does Little Rock compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $36,270, so Little Rock pays 0% more.
Where does Little Rock rank for psychiatric aide pay?
64 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric aide make starting out in Little Rock?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,060 or more.
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.