How much does a respiratory therapist make in Arkansas?
$73,870a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in Arkansas. That is $35.51 an hour or $6,156 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.51
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,550Median: $73,870Highest 10%: $93,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,550 | $28.63 | |
| 25th | $63,120 | $30.35 | |
| Median | $73,870 | $35.51 | |
| 75th | $78,520 | $37.75 | |
| 90th | $93,480 | $44.94 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Texarkana, TX | $78,880 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $78,080 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $77,720 |
| Little Rock, AR | $75,300 |
| Memphis, TN | $66,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 41. Kansas | $76,970 |
| 42. Louisiana | $75,240 |
| 43. Iowa | $74,760 |
| 44. Arkansas | $73,870 |
| 45. Kentucky | $72,750 |
| 46. Tennessee | $72,140 |
| 47. New Mexico | $68,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $35.51 ($73,870 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $73,870 against $82,280 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for respiratory therapist pay?
Arkansas ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays respiratory therapists the most?
Texarkana, TX-AR, with a median of $78,880 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.