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

Respiratory Therapist Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$73,870/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.51/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
1,400
public U.S. Median
$82,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$84,970 #29 of 51

Respiratory Therapist pay in Arkansas, explained

Respiratory therapists in Arkansas earn a median of $73,870 per year ($35.51 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $82,280. Entry-level workers earn around $59,550, while the most experienced respiratory therapists reach about $93,480. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $73,870 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $73,870 is worth about $84,970 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #29 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Respiratory Therapist pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,550
$28.63/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$73,870
$35.51/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$93,480
$44.94/hr

Respiratory Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $73,870 $84,970
Texas $79,540 $81,952 −$5,670
Oklahoma $78,800 $89,705 −$4,930
Missouri $78,390 $86,316 −$4,520
Louisiana $75,240 $85,299 −$1,370
Tennessee $72,140 $78,524 +$1,730
Mississippi $63,270 $72,763 +$10,600

Respiratory Therapist in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do respiratory therapists make in Arkansas?

Respiratory therapists in Arkansas earn a median of $73,870 per year ($35.51 per hour), compared with $82,280 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay respiratory therapists well?

At $73,870, Arkansas pays 10% below the national median for respiratory therapists. An estimated 1,400 work in the state.

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