Psychiatrists Salary in Little Rock, AR

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

Median annual salary $93,340
Median hourly $44.88
10th percentile $61,270
90th percentile —
Employed locally 40

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,270
    25th
    $72,810
    50th (median)
    $93,340

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 143% Median Psychiatrists salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $413,890
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $409,950
    Gainesville, FL $404,240
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $403,430
    Ocala, FL $396,200
    New Haven, CT $381,890

    Nearby metros — Psychiatrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $364,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $353,500
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $350,430
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $339,340
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $335,620
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $333,300

    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 Psychiatrists make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Little Rock, AR is $44.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $181.75 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatrists in Little Rock?

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $61,270 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,810.