Arkansas Median
$78,940
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.95
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+9% vs US median
US median $72,300
State Rank
#5 of 50
730 employed here
How much does an Occupational Therapy Assistant make in Arkansas?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Arkansas take home a median of $78,940 annually — roughly $37.95 an hour — which runs 9% above the national median of $72,300.
Within Arkansas, entry-level pay starts around $50,710 while the top 10% make $98,960 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $65,760 and $85,020 a year.
Occupational Therapy Assistant salary range in Arkansas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,710 | $24.38 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $65,760 | $31.62 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $78,940 | $37.95 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $85,020 | $40.88 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $98,960 | $47.58 |
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How Arkansas compares
Arkansas ranks 5th out of 50 states and territories for Occupational Therapy Assistant pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in other states
Maryland $82,010California $81,770Texas $81,500Nevada $79,510Delaware $78,640Washington $77,590New Mexico $77,020Oregon $76,850Georgia $75,920Colorado $75,340Massachusetts $75,040New Jersey $74,960Virginia $74,960South Carolina $73,740Arizona $73,490Montana $72,800Connecticut $72,780Hawaii $72,710Florida $71,630Pennsylvania $71,590North Carolina $69,390New York $68,530New Hampshire $67,790Rhode Island $66,710Indiana $66,660Oklahoma $66,520District of Columbia $66,390Louisiana $66,090Utah $66,080Missouri $66,070Idaho $65,330Kentucky $65,230Kansas $65,010Minnesota $64,920Maine $64,270Iowa $64,140Illinois $64,120Michigan $63,260Nebraska $63,180Wyoming $62,750Ohio $62,700Tennessee $62,420Alabama $62,250Mississippi $61,650North Dakota $60,970West Virginia $60,370Wisconsin $59,960South Dakota $56,180Alaska $53,530
Working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Arkansas
Nationally, about 51,000 people work as Occupational Therapy Assistants in the United States. A certificate or diploma program (usually 6 to 18 months) is the typical entry path.
Considering a move? Compare Arkansas pay ($78,940) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Occupational Therapy Assistant make in Arkansas?
The median Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Arkansas is $78,940 per year, or about $37.95 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $50,710 at the entry level to $98,960 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arkansas pay compare to the national average?
Arkansas pays Occupational Therapy Assistants about 9% more than the national median of $72,300. Arkansas ranks 5th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arkansas a good state for Occupational Therapy Assistants?
Yes on pay — Arkansas pays above the national median for this occupation, at $78,940 a year. About 730 Occupational Therapy Assistants are employed in Arkansas. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arkansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Arkansas include Dermatologist ($422,060), Neurologist ($317,880), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($262,470), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.