Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Arkansas
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$78,940$37.95 per hour
vs U.S.+9%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$65,760 – $85,020Top 10%: $98,960+
Jobs7301.69× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant 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 | $78,720 | $37.85 | 260 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $64,010 | $30.77 | 150 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $80,910 | $38.90 | 100 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $78,660 | $37.82 | 90 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $77,420 | $37.22 | 70 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $80,660 | $38.78 | 40 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $79,720 | $38.33 | 40 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $79,600 | $38.27 | 40 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $79,600 | $38.27 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Texas · $81,500 Nevada · $79,510 Delaware · $78,640 Washington · $77,590 New Mexico · $77,020 Oregon · $76,850
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 therapy assistant make in Arkansas?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Arkansas earned a median of $78,940 a year ($37.95 an hour) in May 2025, 9% more than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $65,760 to $85,020.
Where in Arkansas do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR at $80,910.
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.