How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Arkansas?
$64,520a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in Arkansas. That is $31.02 an hour or $5,377 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.02
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,540Median: $64,520Highest 10%: $85,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,540 | $15.16 | |
| 25th | $49,140 | $23.63 | |
| Median | $64,520 | $31.02 | |
| 75th | $78,680 | $37.83 | |
| 90th | $85,280 | $41.00 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Texarkana, TX | $73,560 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $73,100 |
| Little Rock, AR | $64,110 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $63,280 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $63,210 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $62,700 |
| Memphis, TN | $61,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 25. Illinois | $65,240 |
| 26. Colorado | $64,810 |
| 27. Arizona | $64,650 |
| 28. Arkansas | $64,520 |
| 29. Kansas | $64,500 |
| 30. New York | $64,100 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $64,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $31.02 ($64,520 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $64,520 against $68,380 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
Arkansas ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Texarkana, TX-AR, with a median of $73,560 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.