Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $30,810 -27.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.81
10th percentile $25,790
90th percentile $34,650
Employed locally 30
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,790
    25th
    $30,810
    50th (median)
    $30,810
    75th
    $31,000
    90th
    $34,650

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 44% 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 Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,010
    Nurse Practitioners $104,720
    Physicians, All Other $179,720
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $43,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Hot Springs, AR is $14.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.66 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Hot Springs, AR is 27.7% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $25,790 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,810.