Physical Therapists pay range in Jonesboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,010 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Jonesboro earn between $80,120 and $113,120.
- $73K10th
- $80K25th
- $100KMedian
- $113K75th
- $123K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,610 | $8,218 | $47.41 |
| Median | $100,010 | $8,334 | $48.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,120 | $6,677 | $38.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $113,120 | $9,427 | $54.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Jonesboro vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Jonesboro earn about the same as the Arkansas average ($98,120) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | $98,610 | $100,010 | $73,050 | $123,010 | 190 |
| Arkansas | $98,120 | $99,010 | $73,050 | $127,210 | 2,680 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Jonesboro
On the average salary of $98,610, a single filer in Jonesboro takes home about $74,904 a year, or $6,242 a month and $2,881 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 physical 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 $98,610 buys what about $114,828 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Jonesboro ($42,240). A typical home costs $205,822, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Arkansas cities
Jonesboro ranks 3rd of 5 Arkansas metro areas for this job; Fayetteville pays the most ($104,470).
- Fayetteville$104,470
- Fort Smith$98,840
- Jonesboro$98,610
- Little Rock$98,190
- Hot Springs$96,300
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Jonesboro: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Jonesboro?
$47.41 an hour on average, and $48.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Jonesboro?
About $74,904 a year ($6,242 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,610. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do physical therapists earn more in Jonesboro than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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 29-1123; area Jonesboro, AR (27860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 1.82, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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