How much does a Physical Therapist make in Arkansas?

BLS puts the average Physical Therapist pay in Arkansas at $98,120 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Arkansas, after federal taxes, FICA, and Arkansas state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $74,627 annually ($6,219/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Arkansas?

On a $98,120 salary in Arkansas, your take-home pay is approximately $74,627/year or $6,219/month. Federal tax: $12,756. State tax: $3,230. FICA: $7,506.

Is $98,120 a good Physical Therapist salary?

$98,120 is the BLS average Physical Therapist pay in Arkansas, 7% below the US average of $105,280 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Arkansas earn between $81,260 and $111,470.

How do Arkansas taxes affect Physical Therapist salaries?

Arkansas levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $98,120 is $3,230. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Physical Therapists?

In Arkansas, the top 10% earn over $127,210 and the bottom 10% under $73,050 (BLS, May 2025). 15% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Sports PT, Orthopedic PT, Neurological PT, Pediatric PT, PT Assistant.

How can a Physical Therapist in Arkansas reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Physical Therapist Salary in Arkansas (2026)

Average Physical Therapist pay in Arkansas

$98,120/year

≈ $47/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $81,260–$111,470

US average: $105,280

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$74,627/year

$6,219/month · effective tax rate 23.94%

Federal $12,756
State $3,230
FICA $7,506
Take-home

Pay by role in Arkansas

Senior Inpatient PT (Hospital)$78,000–$108,000
Senior Outpatient PT$72,000–$98,000
Senior Sports Medicine PT$78,000–$108,000
Senior Inpatient Rehab (Encompass)$78,000–$108,000
Senior Home Health PT$82,000–$118,000+
Senior Pediatric PT$72,000–$108,000

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$74,627
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,219
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,870
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$36/hr
Federal Tax	$12,756
State Tax	$3,230
FICA Taxes	$7,506
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	23.94%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Physical Therapists earn the same — not even close

Arkansas's physical therapist market is anchored by UAMS Department of Physical Therapy Little Rock (the only AR DPT-granting institution + UAMS Health Related Professions DPT program + the substantial UAMS rehabilitation services), Arkansas Children's Hospital rehabilitation Little Rock + Arkansas Children's Northwest Springdale, Baptist Health Rehabilitation Little Rock + Baptist Health-Saline + Baptist-Stuttgart, CHI St. Vincent + Mercy Health NW Arkansas Rogers rehab, Washington Regional Medical Center Fayetteville rehab, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Smith + Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sherwood + Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fayetteville + Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Jonesboro, plus UCA DPT (the second AR DPT-granting institution) + Harding University DPT producing ~85 DPTs annually combined.

Senior Inpatient PT (Hospital)

$78,000–$108,000

Inpatient acute PT at UAMS + Baptist + Mercy NW AR + AR Children · acute + ICU + post-surgical

Senior Outpatient PT

$72,000–$98,000

Outpatient PT at UAMS + private AR practice · orthopedic + sports medicine + post-surgical

Senior Sports Medicine PT

$78,000–$108,000

Sports medicine PT at UAMS Sports Med + Razorback Athletics + ASU + UCA · team PT

Senior Inpatient Rehab (Encompass)

$78,000–$108,000

Encompass Health Fort Smith + Sherwood + Fayetteville + Jonesboro · CARF-accredited stroke + TBI + SCI

Senior Home Health PT

$82,000–$118,000+

Home health PT at AR · per-visit rate · AR Medicare advantage growth + post-hospital discharge

Senior Pediatric PT

$72,000–$108,000

Pediatric PT at Arkansas Children + AR Children NW + ECI + school-based

Senior Travel PT / Crisis Rate

$2,000–$2,800+/wk

Tornado-season crisis travel PT rates · post-2014 + 2024 AR tornado recovery surge · SNF + acute

Senior PT Manager / Director

$92,000–$135,000

PT Director at AR Magnet + tertiary hospitals · clinical leadership + multi-site

Mid-Level PT (3-6 yrs)

$65,000–$88,000

Functional PT IC at AR outpatient + hospital · transitioning to senior band

New Grad DPT (0-3 yrs)

$58,000–$72,000

New grad DPT · UAMS DPT + UCA DPT + Harding DPT pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: UAMS Department of Physical Therapy Little Rock is one of the country's most distinctive single-state academic DPT-granting institutions and a feature most national PT surveys understate for AR. UAMS Department of Physical Therapy (founded 1949 + the only AR DPT-granting institution in the UAMS Health Related Professions Division + ~50 DPTs annually + the substantial UAMS Department of Physical Therapy partnership with Arkansas Children's Hospital + Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sherwood + Baptist Health Rehab + AR Veterans Healthcare + the substantial UAMS-trained AR PT workforce supporting substantial portions of AR clinical rehab) operates substantial DPT education + clinical + research + UAMS Sports Medicine partnership with University of Arkansas Razorback Athletics. Senior UAMS PTs + Sports Med PTs clear $78-108K. Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Smith + Sherwood + Fayetteville + Jonesboro (Encompass Health is the country's largest US-domiciled inpatient rehab operator HQ'd Birmingham AL + substantial AR market presence with ~1.5K+ AR Encompass employees across 4 AR Encompass facilities + CARF-accredited stroke + TBI + SCI + amputation rehabilitation) supports substantial AR acute rehab. Arkansas Children's Hospital Little Rock + Arkansas Children's Northwest Springdale (the only AR pediatric Level 1 trauma + the only AR Children's Hospital) supports substantial pediatric PT. UAMS DPT + UCA Conway DPT + Harding University DPT collectively produce ~85 DPTs annually feeding AR + multi-state PT demand. AR Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (PT Compact) participation since 2018 supports AR PT practice across all PTLC member states. AR progressive 2-4.4% top phasing 3.9% by 2026 + AR RTW since 1947 + AR property tax ~0.61% + no state estate tax + lower AR cost of living anchor the AR PT proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Physical Therapists in Arkansas and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Arkansas 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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