Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $65,810 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.64
10th percentile $35,780
90th percentile $95,900
Employed locally 200
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,780
    25th
    $55,080
    50th (median)
    $65,810
    75th
    $77,660
    90th
    $95,900

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 84% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $83,770
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $82,430
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $81,690
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $81,060

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,380
    Nursing Assistants $35,620
    Medical Assistants $37,800
    Dental Assistants $38,540
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,760
    Phlebotomists $39,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Fayetteville, AR is $31.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.91 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Fayetteville, AR is 0.5% above the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,780 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,080.