Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Arkansas
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Arkansas earn a median of $78,940 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,940
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($72,300)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,710; the top 10% earn over $98,960. Nationally the range is $51,490 to $89,780.
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Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Arkansas
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in Arkansas?
The median is $78,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,710 and the top 10% earn over $98,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for occupational therapy assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 50 (+9% vs. the national median of $72,300). Living costs are not included.