Occupational Therapists Salary in Arkansas

Occupational therapists in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $112,010 a year) and the least in Hot Springs ($93,950), across the 5 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapists average at $104,940 and the median at $106,360 for 2,160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $101,280.

Occupational Therapists average salary by city in Arkansas

Fayetteville$112,010
Jonesboro$108,210
Little Rock$103,360
Fort Smith$95,540
Hot Springs$93,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fayetteville	$112,010	$107,830	$93,950	$83,685	91
Jonesboro	$108,210	$106,360	$94,520	$81,153	86
Little Rock	$103,360	$104,680	$81,380	$77,920	89
Fort Smith	$95,540	$97,740	$79,620	$72,995	86
Hot Springs	$93,950	$82,410	$74,910	$71,935	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.

Occupational Therapists salary in other states

Occupational 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 29-1122.
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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