Recreational Therapists Salary in Arkansas
Recreational Therapists in Arkansas earn a median of $42,670 a year, −31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −31% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,130; the top 10% earn over $82,960. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
States ranked near Arkansas
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- Psychiatric Technicians$35,930 median in Arkansas
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$58,590 median in Arkansas
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$35,580 median in Arkansas
- Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists$106,360 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
Recreational Therapists pay in Arkansas
How much do recreational therapists make in Arkansas?
The median is $42,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,130 and the top 10% earn over $82,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 48 (−31% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.