Salary data · Arkansas
Physical therapist salary in Arkansas
Physical therapists in Arkansas earn a mean of $98,120 a year and a median of $99,010, 6.8% below the national mean of $105,280. That ranks 37th of the 51 states with a published estimate.
$98,120
Mean annual wage
about $47 an hour
$99,010
Median annual wage
37th of 51
State rank
by mean wage
2,680
PTs employed
BLS estimate
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 estimates. These are estimates for physical therapists 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
Physical therapist pay by metro in Arkansas
| Metro | Mean | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $104,470 | $104,500 | 430 |
| Fort Smith | $98,840 | $98,730 | 160 |
| Jonesboro | $98,610 | $100,010 | 190 |
| Little Rock | $98,190 | $99,940 | 1,040 |
| Hot Springs | $96,300 | $97,260 | 90 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan estimates. Suppressed cells show n/a.
The market
How many physical therapists work in Arkansas
Source: NPPES monthly file, October 2026 (CMS, public domain), as of October 2026.
Licensed in another state?
Arkansas is a PT Compact member and is issuing compact privileges: physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed in another member state can obtain a privilege to practice in Arkansas without applying for a new state license.
How the PT Compact works →Open roles
PT openings in Arkansas
Other roles in Arkansas
Thinking about a PT move in Arkansas?
Send a resume and a few lines on the setting, schedule and pay you want. A licensed clinician reads every one, and it stays confidential.