Salary data · Arkansas
Occupational therapy assistant salary in Arkansas
Occupational therapy assistants in Arkansas earn a mean of $76,900 a year and a median of $78,940, 8.8% above the national mean of $70,710. That ranks 6th of the 50 states with a published estimate.
$76,900
Mean annual wage
about $37 an hour
$78,940
Median annual wage
6th of 50
State rank
by mean wage
730
OTAs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for occupational therapy assistants already employed in Arkansas, not offers; the hourly figure divides the annual mean by 2,080 hours. Setting, specialty and caseload move an individual offer well above or below them. Updated October 22, 2026.
By metro
Occupational therapy assistant pay by metro in Arkansas
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $81,980 | $80,910 | 100 |
| Fort Smith | $80,000 | $80,660 | 40 |
| Jonesboro | $75,980 | $78,660 | 90 |
| Little Rock | $75,110 | $78,720 | 260 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many occupational therapy assistants work in Arkansas
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
Licensed in another state?
Arkansas has enacted the OT Compact but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed elsewhere still need a Arkansas license for now.
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