Respiratory Therapists Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Arkansas
Respiratory Therapists in Arkansas earn a median salary of $65,551 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.5% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 1,380 respiratory therapists are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $59,070 to $73,500 depending on location.
$65,551
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$73,500
Highest paying metro
$59,070
Lowest paying metro
1,380
Employed in Arkansas
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Respiratory Therapists salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $73,500 | $63,930 | $85,500 | 200 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $71,520 | $64,910 | $75,280 | 100 |
| Little Rock, AR | $70,380 | $62,080 | $76,420 | 550 |
| West Arkansas | $63,220 | $61,040 | $75,940 | 80 |
| North Arkansas | $62,730 | $54,810 | $66,700 | 150 |
| South Arkansas | $62,630 | $59,340 | $69,510 | 120 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $61,360 | $52,620 | $68,360 | 110 |
| East Arkansas | $59,070 | $55,160 | $62,760 | 70 |