Occupational Therapists Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $77,430 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.22
10th percentile $51,370
90th percentile $128,860
Employed locally 70
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,370
    25th
    $66,580
    50th (median)
    $77,430
    75th
    $96,310
    90th
    $128,860

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 140% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $124,270
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $123,690
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $119,920
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $116,200
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $112,050

    Related occupations in Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,010
    Nurse Practitioners $104,720
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $43,060
    Physicians, All Other $179,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Hot Springs, AR is $37.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.72 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Hot Springs, AR is 21.3% below the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $51,370 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,580.