Respiratory Therapists Salary in Arkansas
Respiratory Therapists in Arkansas earn a median of $73,870 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,400
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,550; the top 10% earn over $93,480. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
States ranked near Arkansas
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- Anesthesiologist Assistants$118,430 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$81,500 median in Arkansas
Respiratory Therapists pay in Arkansas
How much do respiratory therapists make in Arkansas?
The median is $73,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,550 and the top 10% earn over $93,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.