verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physical Therapist Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$99,010/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.60/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
2,680
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$113,887 #3 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Arkansas, explained

Physical therapists in Arkansas earn a median of $99,010 per year ($47.60 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $73,050, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $127,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $99,010 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $99,010 is worth about $113,887 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #3 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$73,050
$35.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,010
$47.60/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$127,210
$61.16/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $99,010 $113,887
Texas $105,810 $109,018 −$6,800
Tennessee $100,140 $109,002 −$1,130
Mississippi $99,990 $114,993 −$980
Missouri $99,310 $109,352 −$300
Oklahoma $98,590 $112,234 +$420
Louisiana $98,530 $111,703 +$480

Physical Therapist in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Arkansas?

Physical therapists in Arkansas earn a median of $99,010 per year ($47.60 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay physical therapists well?

At $99,010, Arkansas pays 4% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 2,680 work in the state.

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