Psychiatric Aides Salary in Arkansas
Psychiatric Aides in Arkansas earn a median of $36,270 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($44,910)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,030; the top 10% earn over $39,950. Nationally the range is $32,090 to $60,440.
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- Registered Nurses$78,940 median in Arkansas
- Midwives$37,660 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
Psychiatric Aides pay in Arkansas
How much do psychiatric aides make in Arkansas?
The median is $36,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,030 and the top 10% earn over $39,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for psychiatric aides?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 39 (−19% vs. the national median of $44,910). Living costs are not included.