How much does a massage therapist make in Arkansas?
$39,990a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in Arkansas. That is $19.23 an hour or $3,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.23
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,180Median: $39,990Highest 10%: $74,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,180 | $11.63 | |
| 25th | $28,720 | $13.81 | |
| Median | $39,990 | $19.23 | |
| 75th | $49,620 | $23.86 | |
| 90th | $74,530 | $35.83 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $47,320 |
| Little Rock, AR | $43,030 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $41,920 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $37,110 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $27,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 44. West Virginia | $46,600 |
| 45. California | $45,970 |
| 46. Mississippi | $40,490 |
| 47. Arkansas | $39,990 |
| 48. New Mexico | $37,840 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $36,630 |
| 50. Louisiana | $36,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $19.23 ($39,990 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $39,990 against $58,450 nationally, 32% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for massage therapist pay?
Arkansas ranks 47 of 50 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays massage therapists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $47,320 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.