SOC 31-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Occupational Therapy Assistants — Fayetteville
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Fayetteville, AR comes to $80,910 a year, ahead of the national median of $72,300 by 11.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Fayetteville, AR comes to $80,910 a year, ahead of the national median of $72,300 by 11.9%. Pay ranges from under $56,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $111,370 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $73,050 to $97,050.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Fort Smith records the highest median at $80,660. Of the 432 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 74th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,200 | −22.3% |
| 25th | $73,050 | +1.0% |
| Median (50th) | $80,910 | +11.9% |
| 75th | $97,050 | +34.2% |
| 90th | $111,370 | +54.0% |
| Mean | $81,980 | +13.4% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Smith | $80,660 | 40 | |
| 2 | Little Rock | $78,720 | 260 | |
| 3 | Jonesboro | $78,660 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fayetteville run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $80,910 goes as far as $93,107 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$93,107US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,910 a year, 11.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,200 to $111,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Smith, at $80,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Fayetteville, AR?
The median annual wage is $80,910, or $38.90 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $72,300, so pay in Fayetteville, AR is 11.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fayetteville, AR earns more than $111,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fort Smith, at $80,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Fayetteville, AR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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