Physical Therapists Salary in Little Rock, AR

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

Median annual salary $94,970 -6% vs national
Median hourly $45.66
10th percentile $70,990
90th percentile $129,260
Employed locally 1,140
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,990
    25th
    $77,350
    50th (median)
    $94,970
    75th
    $107,560
    90th
    $129,260

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 145% Median Physical Therapists salary is 45% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,410
    Physicians, All Other $74,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,820
    Nurse Practitioners $113,660
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $54,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Little Rock, AR is $45.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.81 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Little Rock, AR is 6% below 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $70,990 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,350.