Recreational Therapist salary in Arkansas
What recreational therapists earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$42,670$20.52 per hour
vs U.S.−31%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$31,140 – $49,560Top 10%: $82,960+
Jobs700.60× the U.S. concentration
Recreational Therapist pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $55,270 | $26.57 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
New Mexico · $49,210 West Virginia · $49,010 South Carolina · $48,880 South Dakota · $46,850 Kansas · $40,010 Mississippi · $39,560
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 recreational therapist make in Arkansas?
Recreational Therapists in Arkansas earned a median of $42,670 a year ($20.52 an hour) in May 2025, 31% less than the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $31,140 to $49,560.
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.