Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Hot Springs, AR

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

Median annual salary $60,460 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.07
10th percentile $28,750
90th percentile $76,410
Employed locally 70
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,750
    25th
    $46,730
    50th (median)
    $60,460
    75th
    $73,370
    90th
    $76,410

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 109% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 9% above 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 Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $29,560
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $25,380
    Medical Assistants $36,810
    Dental Assistants $36,250
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $28,830
    Massage Therapists $27,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Hot Springs, AR is $29.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.47 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Hot Springs, AR is 7.7% below 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,750 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,730.