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Psychiatrists in Arkansas

Psychiatrists in Arkansas

Want to work as a Psychiatrists in Arkansas? Here’s what the data says. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders. Excludes “Clinical and Counseling Psychologists” (19-3033) and “School Psychologists” (19-3034).

What do Psychiatrists Make in Arkansas?

For psychiatrists working in Arkansas, the median annual wage is $195,430 per year (or about $93.96/hour).

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $65,890 $31.68
25th percentile $76,820 $36.93
Median (50th) $195,430 $93.96
75th percentile n/a n/a
90th percentile n/a n/a
Salary ranges for Psychiatrists in Arkansas

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Arkansas nationwide is 0.43, meaning fewer psychiatrists per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, psychiatrists earn a median of $41,130 per year ($19.77/hour), above the Arkansas median.

Psychiatrists earnings in Arkansas vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 1,741,236 psychiatrists nationwide. In Arkansas alone, about 90 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 300 psychiatrists.

Psychiatrists in Arkansas vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Psychiatrists

Top Arkansas Metros for Psychiatrists

The largest metro-area employers of psychiatrists in Arkansas.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR 40 $93,340

Top States for Psychiatrists Employment

View the states that employ the most psychiatrists work.

State Number Employed
California 4,350
New York 3,850
Florida 1,630
Massachusetts 1,210
Texas 1,030
New Jersey 890
Pennsylvania 850
Ohio 720
Illinois 650
Maryland 620
Minnesota 610
Wisconsin 570
Michigan 520
Georgia 460
Arizona 450
Connecticut 430
Washington 420
Indiana 390
Virginia 390
Oregon 360

Highest-Paying States for Psychiatrists

The highest-paying states for psychiatrists.

State Annual Median Salary
Delaware $236,740
Kentucky $229,630
Nebraska $229,240
Georgia $229,190
New York $228,580
Massachusetts $221,160
New Hampshire $211,370
Hawaii $203,440
Nevada $202,860
Arkansas $195,430

Skills

The most important psychiatrists skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Active Listening  4.6 / 5
0
5
Social Perceptiveness  4.5 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.2 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.2 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Judgment and Decision Making  4.1 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Therapy and Counseling  4.9 / 5
0
5
Psychology  4.9 / 5
0
5
Medicine and Dentistry  4.8 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.3 / 5
0
5
Biology  3.8 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  3.7 / 5
0
5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for psychiatrists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Comprehension  4.5 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.4 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.2 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.1 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  4.1 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  4.1 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, psychiatrists typically:

  • Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
  • Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
  • Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
  • Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
  • Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
  • Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.
  • Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.
  • Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
  • Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
  • Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
  • Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
  • Serve on committees to promote or maintain community mental health services or delivery systems.

Work Activities

  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Getting Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  • Analyzing Data or Information

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: eClinicalWorks EHR software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

  • Medicine
  • Combined Medical Residency/Fellowship Programs
  • Psychiatry Residency/Fellowship Programs

Other careers like psychiatrists include:

Also Known As

Addiction Psychiatrist, Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist, Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist, Adult Psychiatrist, Behavioral Analyst, Behavioral Specialist, Child Psychiatrist, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician, Clinical Psychiatrist, Consulting Psychiatrist, DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician), Doctor, General Adult Psychiatrist, General Psychiatrist, Inpatient Psychiatrist.

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