Occupational Therapists pay range in Fayetteville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $144,250 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Fayetteville earn between $93,950 and $144,250.
- $62K10th
- $94K25th
- $108KMedian
- $144K75th
- $144K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $112,010 | $9,334 | $53.85 |
| Median | $107,830 | $8,986 | $51.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $93,950 | $7,829 | $45.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $144,250 | $12,021 | $69.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Fayetteville vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Fayetteville earn 7% more than the Arkansas average ($104,940) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $112,010 | $107,830 | $62,090 | $144,250 | 450 |
| Arkansas | $104,940 | $106,360 | $65,160 | $144,250 | 2,160 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Fayetteville
On the average salary of $112,010, a single filer in Fayetteville takes home about $83,685 a year, or $6,974 a month and $3,219 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Is Fayetteville a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fayetteville area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.4), so the average $112,010 buys what about $122,612 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Fayetteville ($46,610). A typical home costs $368,497, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Arkansas cities
Fayetteville ranks 1st of 5 Arkansas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fayetteville$112,010
- Jonesboro$108,210
- Little Rock$103,360
- Fort Smith$95,540
- Hot Springs$93,950
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Fayetteville: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Fayetteville?
$53.85 an hour on average, and $51.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $93,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Fayetteville?
About $83,685 a year ($6,974 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $112,010. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Fayetteville than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR (22220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.57, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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