How much does a psychiatric technician make in Arkansas?
$35,930a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in Arkansas. That is $17.27 an hour or $2,994 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.27
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,790Median: $35,930Highest 10%: $44,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,790 | $14.32 | |
| 25th | $31,270 | $15.03 | |
| Median | $35,930 | $17.27 | |
| 75th | $37,740 | $18.14 | |
| 90th | $44,130 | $21.22 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $39,210 |
| Little Rock, AR | $37,630 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $37,330 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $37,200 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $30,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric technicians.
| 43. New Mexico | $39,020 |
| 44. Delaware | $38,410 |
| 45. Alabama | $36,680 |
| 46. Arkansas | $35,930 |
| 47. Mississippi | $35,320 |
| 48. West Virginia | $34,100 |
| 49. Louisiana | $31,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $17.27 ($35,930 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $35,930 against $45,130 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for psychiatric technician pay?
Arkansas ranks 46 of 49 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays psychiatric technicians the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $39,210 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.