Physical Therapist salary in Arkansas
What physical therapists earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$99,010$47.60 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$81,260 – $111,470Top 10%: $127,210+
Jobs2,6801.20× the U.S. concentration
Physical 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 | $99,940 | $48.05 | 1,040 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $100,000 | $48.08 | 800 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $104,500 | $50.24 | 430 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $95,830 | $46.07 | 300 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $100,010 | $48.08 | 190 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $98,730 | $47.47 | 160 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $99,580 | $47.88 | 150 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $105,580 | $50.76 | 140 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $84,700 | $40.72 | 120 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $97,260 | $46.76 | 90 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $95,580 | $45.95 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Maine · $99,720 Rhode Island · $99,400 Missouri · $99,310 Idaho · $99,000 Oklahoma · $98,590 Louisiana · $98,530
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 Speech-Language Pathologists · $83,580
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Arkansas?
Physical Therapists in Arkansas earned a median of $99,010 a year ($47.60 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $81,260 to $111,470.
Where in Arkansas do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Texarkana, TX-AR at $105,580.
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.