Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Arkansas

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Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$35.85/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Arkansas is $35.85 per hour. This is 13% lower than the US average of $40.34.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages

$35.85/hour

Arkansas

13% lower than the US average.

$40.34/hour

United States

How does the pay for Respiratory Therapists in Arkansas compare to nearby states?

Texas pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Oklahoma ($39) and Illinois ($38). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $78. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Respiratory Therapists is $36 per hour — Texas pays 23% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Texas	$44	$78
Oklahoma	$39	$44
Illinois	$38	$40
Tennessee	$32	$33
Kansas	$27	$36
Missouri	$27	$36
Louisiana	$26	$34
Alabama	$25	$33
Kentucky	$24	$31
Mississippi	$24	$30

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Arkansas?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $28 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $28. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Respiratory Therapists is $36 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 23% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$28	$28

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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