Massage Therapist salary in Arkansas
What massage therapists earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,990$19.23 per hour
vs U.S.−32%U.S. median $58,450
Middle half earn$28,720 – $49,620Top 10%: $74,530+
Jobs4300.52× the U.S. concentration
Massage Therapist pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $43,030 | $20.69 | 210 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $47,320 | $22.75 | 160 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $37,110 | $17.84 | 40 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $27,040 | $13.00 | 40 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $41,920 | $20.15 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Massage Therapist pay in similar states
West Virginia · $46,600 California · $45,970 Mississippi · $40,490 New Mexico · $37,840 Oklahoma · $36,630 Louisiana · $36,480
Other healthcare salaries in Arkansas
Registered Nurses · $78,940 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,660 Nursing Assistants · $34,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $56,620 Medical Assistants · $37,760 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,680 Physicians, All Other · $136,880 Nurse Practitioners · $125,660 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,670 Dental Assistants · $42,830 Pharmacists · $136,060 Physical Therapists · $99,010
Questions
How much does a massage therapist make in Arkansas?
Massage Therapists in Arkansas earned a median of $39,990 a year ($19.23 an hour) in May 2025, 32% less than the national median of $58,450. The middle half earned $28,720 to $49,620.
Where in Arkansas do massage therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $47,320.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.