AR · Conway · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Conway, AR

Pay for physical therapists in the Conway area centers on $45.66 per hour, or about $94,970 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.19 and the upper quarter over $51.71. That ranks 289th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 153rd of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Conway. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Conway.

Physical Therapist pay in Conway, AR

The metro median is 2% below the Arkansas statewide median of $46.56 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 1,140 physical therapists employed in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area, 3.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.00).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.13$70,99030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.19$77,36023% below U.S. median
Median$45.66$94,9706% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.71$107,5606% above U.S. median
Top 10%$62.14$129,25028% above U.S. median

How Conway ranks

  • 289th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 153rd of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 5 Arkansas metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Conway

  • Overall prices in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $45.66 median hour buys what $51.09 buys at the national price level, 5% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,644
  • Per year: $82,188
  • Per month: $6,849

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Conway

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Physical Therapist roles in Arkansas

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PermanentPosted 14 days ago

Physical Therapist

CommonSpirit Health · Hot Springs, AR

$40.95–$60.91/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101399759696
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Hospitals in Conway

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Conway, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway
Conway, AR
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc
Conway, AR
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Conway Behavioral Health
Conway, AR
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
North Little Rock, AR24 mi$45.66/hr64,498
Little Rock, AR25 mi$45.66/hr204,774
Fort Smith, AR109 mi$46.56/hr90,507
Jonesboro, AR113 mi$44.76/hr82,384
Fayetteville, AR118 mi$49.73/hr103,134
Springdale, AR122 mi$49.73/hr89,368

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License and tax basics in Arkansas

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Arkansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Arkansas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Conway

Conway city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Conway, AR?

Physical Therapists in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area have a median pay of $45.66 per hour, about $94,970 a year. The middle half earn between $37.19 and $51.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Conway a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ranks 153rd of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 289th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Conway?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Conway, led by Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Conway as a physical therapist?

DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Conway?

The federal per diem benchmark in Conway is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Conway?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • BrightSpring Health ServicesTEXARKANA, AR · 4 postings$44.50/ hr$36–$56
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$73.08/ hr$63–$83
  • AmedisysPlymouth, MA · 3 postings$69.71/ hr$60–$85
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 4 postings$68.41/ hr$56–$81

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2What they are offering now

Low$36Median$44.50High$59

5 PT postings with published pay in Arkansas, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 PT roles

  1. PT / Physical Therapist - Home Health - $10k Sign-OnPermanent
    $37.66–$56.49/ hour
    BrightSpring Health Services · Hot Springs National Park, AR · posted yesterday
  2. PT / Physical Therapist - Home HealthPermanent
    $35.60–$53.40/ hour
    BrightSpring Health Services · Texarkana, AR · posted yesterday

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