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How much does a physical therapist make in Arkansas?

$99,010a year

Median yearly pay for physical therapists in Arkansas. That is $47.60 an hour or $8,251 a month.

Hourly
$47.60
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among states
39 of 51
Jobs in the state
2,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,050Median: $99,010Highest 10%: $127,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$73,050$35.12
25th$81,260$39.07
Median$99,010$47.60
75th$111,500$53.59
90th$127,200$61.16

Cities in Arkansas

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Texarkana, TX$105,600
Fayetteville, AR$104,500
Jonesboro, AR$100,000
Memphis, TN$100,000
Little Rock, AR$99,940
Fort Smith, AR$98,730
Hot Springs, AR$97,260
Salaries for every job in Arkansas

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for physical therapists.

36. Maine$99,720
37. Rhode Island$99,400
38. Missouri$99,310
39. Arkansas$99,010
40. Idaho$99,000
41. Oklahoma$98,590
42. Louisiana$98,530
Physical Therapist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Arkansas?

The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $47.60 ($99,010 a year).

Do physical therapists make more in Arkansas than the national average?

No: $99,010 against $102,800 nationally, 4% less.

Where does Arkansas rank for physical therapist pay?

Arkansas ranks 39 of 51 states.

Which city in Arkansas pays physical therapists the most?

Texarkana, TX-AR, with a median of $105,600 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.