Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Little Rock, AR

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

Median annual salary $35,800 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.21
10th percentile $29,820
90th percentile $46,860
Employed locally 430
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,820
    25th
    $30,220
    50th (median)
    $35,800
    75th
    $39,220
    90th
    $46,860

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 45% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,410
    Physicians, All Other $74,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,820
    Physical Therapists $94,970
    Nurse Practitioners $113,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Little Rock, AR is $17.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Little Rock, AR is 15.9% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,820 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,220.