Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Arkansas
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$27.22/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Arkansas is $27.22 per hour. This is 41% lower than the US average of $38.44.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages
$27.22/hour
Arkansas
41% lower than the US average.
$38.44/hour
United States
How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in Arkansas compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $29 per hour, followed by Illinois ($29) and Missouri ($27). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $27 per hour — Texas pays 7% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $29 | $38 |
| Illinois | $29 | $38 |
| Missouri | $27 | $36 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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