Physical Therapists Salary in Fayetteville, AR

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

Median annual salary $103,440 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.73
10th percentile $78,710
90th percentile $128,360
Employed locally 500
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,710
    25th
    $82,260
    50th (median)
    $103,440
    75th
    $109,490
    90th
    $128,360

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 133% Median Physical Therapists salary is 33% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $126,430
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $125,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $121,330
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $120,190
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $119,690

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,170
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,430
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,900
    Physicians, All Other $254,690
    Nurse Practitioners $126,860
    Speech-Language Pathologists $80,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Fayetteville, AR is $49.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.49 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Fayetteville, AR is 2.4% above the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $78,710 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,260.