Psychiatric Aides Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $35,090 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.87
10th percentile $26,370
90th percentile $41,940
Employed locally 300
National median $41,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,370
    25th
    $34,060
    50th (median)
    $35,090
    75th
    $37,570
    90th
    $41,940

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Aides salary vs area income 54% Median Psychiatric Aides salary is 46% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26,970
    Nursing Assistants$35,630
    Medical Assistants$38,120
    Dental Assistants$40,210
    Phlebotomists$38,320
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Aides make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Aides in Little Rock, AR is $16.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.78 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Psychiatric Aides salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Aides salary in Little Rock, AR is 15.6% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Aides (10th percentile) earn around $26,370 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,060.