Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Arkansas

Physical therapist assistants in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $68,900 a year) and the least in Hot Springs ($60,910), across the 5 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist assistants average at $64,500 and the median at $64,520 for 1,620 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,730.

Physical Therapist Assistants average salary by city in Arkansas

Fayetteville$68,900
Jonesboro$65,490
Fort Smith$64,790
Little Rock$61,290
Hot Springs$60,910

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fayetteville	$68,900	$73,100	$58,780	$55,239	91
Jonesboro	$65,490	$62,700	$49,140	$52,865	86
Fort Smith	$64,790	$63,210	$55,380	$52,329	86
Little Rock	$61,290	$64,110	$34,740	$49,647	89
Hot Springs	$60,910	$63,280	$49,460	$49,355	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other states

Physical Therapist Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Arkansas

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 31-2021.
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.

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