Physical Therapists Salary in Arkansas

Physical therapists in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $104,470 a year) and the least in Hot Springs ($96,300), across the 5 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapists average at $98,120 and the median at $99,010 for 2,680 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,280.

Physical Therapists average salary by city in Arkansas

Fayetteville$104,470
Fort Smith$98,840
Jonesboro$98,610
Little Rock$98,190
Hot Springs$96,300

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fayetteville	$104,470	$104,500	$95,900	$78,660	91
Fort Smith	$98,840	$98,730	$84,460	$75,037	86
Jonesboro	$98,610	$100,010	$80,120	$74,904	86
Little Rock	$98,190	$99,940	$79,650	$74,664	89
Hot Springs	$96,300	$97,260	$83,570	$73,501	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 Therapists salary in other states

Physical Therapists 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 29-1123.
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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