SOC 31-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Therapist Assistants — South Arkansas
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in South Arkansas, AR is $69,460 per year, close to the national median of $68,380 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in South Arkansas, AR is $69,460 per year, close to the national median of $68,380 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $56,700 and $78,490. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,820 and the ninetieth at $85,280.
Employment stands at 120, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Fayetteville records the highest median at $73,100. Of the 349 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 68th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,820 | −57.9% |
| 25th | $56,700 | −17.1% |
| Median (50th) | $69,460 | +1.6% |
| 75th | $78,490 | +14.8% |
| 90th | $85,280 | +24.7% |
| Mean | $66,450 | −2.8% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $73,100 | 200 | |
| 2 | Little Rock | $64,110 | 460 | |
| 3 | Hot Springs | $63,280 | 60 | |
| 4 | Fort Smith | $63,210 | 140 | |
| 5 | Jonesboro | $62,700 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $69,460 goes as far as $79,931 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$69,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,931US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $69,460 a year, 1.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,820 to $85,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $73,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in South Arkansas, AR?
The median annual wage is $69,460, or $33.40 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 $68,380, so pay in South Arkansas, AR is 1.6% 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 South Arkansas, AR earns more than $85,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,820 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 Fayetteville, at $73,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in South Arkansas, 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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