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Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$64,520/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.02/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
1,620
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$74,215 #9 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Arkansas, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Arkansas earn a median of $64,520 per year ($31.02 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $31,540, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $85,280. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $64,520 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $64,520 is worth about $74,215 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #9 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,540
$15.16/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,520
$31.02/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$85,280
$41.00/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $64,520 $74,215
Texas $78,000 $80,365 −$13,480
Louisiana $65,370 $74,110 −$850
Missouri $63,770 $70,218 +$750
Tennessee $62,500 $68,031 +$2,020
Mississippi $61,770 $71,038 +$2,750
Oklahoma $59,480 $67,712 +$5,040

Physical Therapist Assistant in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Arkansas?

Physical therapist assistants in Arkansas earn a median of $64,520 per year ($31.02 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $64,520, Arkansas pays 6% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 1,620 work in the state.

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