Therapist Salary Guide: Arkansas
Average Therapist Salary
$42.08/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in Arkansas is $42.08 per hour. This is 28% lower than the US average of $53.84.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages
$42.08/hour
Arkansas
28% lower than the US average.
$53.84/hour
United States
What cities in Arkansas pay the most for Therapists?
Pine Bluff, Arkansas pays Therapists the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Conway, Arkansas ($42) and Jonesboro, Arkansas ($42). For comparison, the Arkansas average for Therapists is $42 per hour — Pine Bluff, Arkansas pays 1% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Bluff, Arkansas | $43 | $43 |
| Conway, Arkansas | $42 | $43 |
| Jonesboro, Arkansas | $42 | $43 |
What type of Therapists make the most money in Arkansas?
Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Physical Therapy Assistant earn the most among Therapy specialties in Arkansas, all averaging $43 per hour. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Therapists is $42 per hour — Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Physical Therapy Assistant earn 1% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Language Pathologist | $43 | $43 |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | $43 | $43 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $43 | $43 |
| Physical Therapist | $43 | $43 |
| Occupational Therapist | $39 | $39 |
How does the pay for Therapists in Arkansas compare to nearby states?
Louisiana pays Therapists the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Mississippi ($63) and Tennessee ($62). Mississippi has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $74. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Therapists is $42 per hour — Louisiana pays 53% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $65 | $67 |
| Mississippi | $63 | $74 |
| Tennessee | $62 | $71 |
| Missouri | $58 | $65 |
| Oklahoma | $56 | $58 |
| Illinois | $54 | $63 |
| Texas | $52 | $58 |
| Kansas | $49 | $55 |
| Alabama | $42 | $45 |
| Kentucky | $40 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Arkansas?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Therapists, averaging $42 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Therapists is $42 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $42 | $43 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Therapist Jobs
Physical Therapist
- Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center
- Hope, AR
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$115K-135K/year
approximately $55-65/hrCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- North Little Rock, AR
$43+/hour
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- Wooster, AR
$43+/hour
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- Carlisle, AR
$43+/hour
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- East End, AR
$43+/hour
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