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.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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