Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Salary Guide: Arkansas
Average Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Salary
$42.57/hour
The average salary for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Arkansas is $42.57 per hour. This is 22% lower than the US average of $51.85.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages
$42.57/hour
Arkansas
22% lower than the US average.
$51.85/hour
United States
What cities in Arkansas pay the most for Certified Occupational Therapists?
Pine Bluff, Arkansas pays Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Conway, Arkansas ($42) and Jonesboro, Arkansas ($42). For comparison, the Arkansas average for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants is $43 per hour, roughly in line with Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Bluff, Arkansas | $43 | $43 |
| Conway, Arkansas | $42 | $43 |
| Jonesboro, Arkansas | $42 | $43 |
How does the pay for Certified Occupational Therapists in Arkansas compare to nearby states?
Louisiana pays Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants the most, averaging $67 per hour, followed by Oklahoma ($58) and Texas ($55). For comparison, the Arkansas average for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants is $43 per hour — Louisiana pays 58% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $67 | $67 |
| Oklahoma | $58 | $58 |
| Texas | $55 | $58 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant jobs in Arkansas?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, averaging $43 per hour. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants is $43 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $43 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
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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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- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- Searcy, AR
$43+/hour
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