Occupational Therapists pay range in Jonesboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,200 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Jonesboro earn between $94,520 and $126,210.
- $75K10th
- $95K25th
- $106KMedian
- $126K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $108,210 | $9,018 | $52.02 |
| Median | $106,360 | $8,863 | $51.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,520 | $7,877 | $45.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $126,210 | $10,518 | $60.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Jonesboro vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Jonesboro earn 3% more than the Arkansas average ($104,940) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | $108,210 | $106,360 | $75,310 | $135,200 | 140 |
| 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 Jonesboro
On the average salary of $108,210, a single filer in Jonesboro takes home about $81,153 a year, or $6,763 a month and $3,121 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 Jonesboro a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jonesboro area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $108,210 buys what about $126,007 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Jonesboro ($42,240). A typical home costs $205,822, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Arkansas cities
Jonesboro ranks 2nd of 5 Arkansas metro areas for this job; Fayetteville pays the most ($112,010).
- 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 Jonesboro: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Jonesboro?
$52.02 an hour on average, and $51.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Jonesboro?
About $81,153 a year ($6,763 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $108,210. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Jonesboro than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Jonesboro, AR (27860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 2.15, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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