Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $59,850 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.77
10th percentile $30,260
90th percentile $94,040
Employed locally 430
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,260
    25th
    $32,570
    50th (median)
    $59,850
    75th
    $77,850
    90th
    $94,040

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 92% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 8% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $26,970
    Nursing Assistants $35,630
    Medical Assistants $38,120
    Dental Assistants $40,210
    Phlebotomists $38,320
    Psychiatric Aides $35,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Little Rock, AR is $28.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.29 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Little Rock, AR is 8.6% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,260 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,570.