Psychiatric Aides Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $28,250 -32.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.58
10th percentile $25,360
90th percentile $45,330
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,360
    25th
    $25,360
    50th (median)
    $28,250
    75th
    $38,840
    90th
    $45,330

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 36% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 64% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fresno, CA $70,710
    Utica-Rome, NY $68,180
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $67,720
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $61,580
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $61,420
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $59,730

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $61,580
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $61,420
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,550
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,320
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,920
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $49,180

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,380
    Nursing Assistants $35,620
    Medical Assistants $37,800
    Dental Assistants $38,540
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,760
    Physical Therapist Assistants $65,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Fayetteville, AR is $13.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.79 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Fayetteville, AR is 32.1% below the national median of $41,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatric Aides in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $25,360 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,360.