Occupational Therapist salary in Arkansas
What occupational therapists earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$106,360$51.14 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$81,810 – $128,220Top 10%: $144,250+
Jobs2,1601.59× the U.S. concentration
Occupational 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 | $104,680 | $50.33 | 760 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $107,830 | $51.84 | 450 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $99,960 | $48.06 | 420 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $105,940 | $50.93 | 240 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $97,740 | $46.99 | 140 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $106,360 | $51.14 | 140 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $111,310 | $53.51 | 130 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $82,410 | $39.62 | 100 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $111,300 | $53.51 | 90 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $106,060 | $50.99 | 70 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $107,650 | $51.75 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Washington · $107,670 Maryland · $106,980 Colorado · $106,720 Texas · $106,140 Oklahoma · $104,300 Georgia · $104,010
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 an occupational therapist make in Arkansas?
Occupational Therapists in Arkansas earned a median of $106,360 a year ($51.14 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $81,810 to $128,220.
Where in Arkansas do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR at $107,830.
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.