How much does a recreational therapist make in Arkansas?
$42,670a year
Median yearly pay for recreational therapists in Arkansas. That is $20.51 an hour or $3,556 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.51
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,130Median: $42,670Highest 10%: $82,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,130 | $14.97 | |
| 25th | $31,140 | $14.97 | |
| Median | $42,670 | $20.51 | |
| 75th | $49,560 | $23.83 | |
| 90th | $82,960 | $39.88 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $55,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for recreational therapists.
| 43. West Virginia | $49,010 |
| 44. South Carolina | $48,880 |
| 45. South Dakota | $46,850 |
| 46. Arkansas | $42,670 |
| 47. Kansas | $40,010 |
| 48. Mississippi | $39,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational therapist make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $20.51 ($42,670 a year).
Do recreational therapists make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $42,670 against $61,960 nationally, 31% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for recreational therapist pay?
Arkansas ranks 46 of 48 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays recreational therapists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $55,270 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.