Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Fayetteville, AR

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

Median annual salary $35,960 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.29
10th percentile $31,690
90th percentile $40,670
Employed locally 190
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,690
    25th
    $35,960
    50th (median)
    $35,960
    75th
    $37,540
    90th
    $40,670

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 46% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $91,910
    Napa, CA $83,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,440
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Visalia, CA $77,340

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $71,330
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $71,090
    Ann Arbor, MI $70,010
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,990
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,660

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,170
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,430
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,900
    Physicians, All Other$254,690
    Nurse Practitioners$126,860
    Physical Therapists$103,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Fayetteville, AR is $17.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.81 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Fayetteville, AR is 15.6% below the national median of $42,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,690 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,960.