Respiratory Therapist salary in Arkansas
What respiratory therapists earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$73,870$35.51 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$63,120 – $78,520Top 10%: $93,480+
Jobs1,4001.19× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory 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 | $66,460 | $31.95 | 670 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $75,300 | $36.20 | 530 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $77,720 | $37.37 | 220 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $65,010 | $31.25 | 150 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $64,910 | $31.21 | 130 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $78,880 | $37.92 | 110 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $78,080 | $37.54 | 100 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $66,880 | $32.15 | 60 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $62,290 | $29.95 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
South Carolina · $77,740 Kansas · $76,970 Louisiana · $75,240 Iowa · $74,760 Kentucky · $72,750 Tennessee · $72,140
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 respiratory therapist make in Arkansas?
Respiratory Therapists in Arkansas earned a median of $73,870 a year ($35.51 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $63,120 to $78,520.
Where in Arkansas do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Texarkana, TX-AR at $78,880.
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.