Occupational Therapists Salary in Arkansas
Occupational Therapists in Arkansas earn a median of $106,360 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $106,360
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($100,330)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,160
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,160; the top 10% earn over $144,250. Nationally the range is $71,690 to $131,950.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Physical Therapists$99,010 median in Arkansas
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$63,090 median in Arkansas
- Recreational Therapists$42,670 median in Arkansas
- Midwives$37,660 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Speech-Language Pathologists$83,580 median in Arkansas
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$136,880 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
Occupational Therapists pay in Arkansas
How much do occupational therapists make in Arkansas?
The median is $106,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,160 and the top 10% earn over $144,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for occupational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $100,330). Living costs are not included.