Physical Therapy Technician Training in Arkansas

Arkansas has the 4th lowest cost of living in the US. While PT Tech salaries ($28,950 avg) are below national average, housing costs 35% less than the US average. A PT Tech in Little Rock has similar purchasing power to someone earning $38,000+ in a coastal city. This makes Arkansas attractive for building savings or paying down debt.

The Bentonville-Fayetteville region is Arkansas' fastest-growing area, driven by Walmart HQ, Tyson Foods, and JB Hunt. This corporate concentration brings young, active professionals who need sports medicine and occupational PT. The region pays 10-15% above state average and has a different character than the rest of Arkansas.

Arkansas Children's is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the US and offers unique PT Tech experience with children. Pediatric PT involves specialized techniques, family interaction, and conditions you won't see in adult practice. This experience is highly valued if you later pursue PTA specialization.

Arkansas has 4 CAPTE-accredited PTA programs: South Arkansas CC (El Dorado), Arkansas State University (Jonesboro), NorthWest Arkansas CC (Bentonville), and UAMS (Little Rock). These programs are less competitive than coastal state programs, and PT Tech experience gives you a significant advantage.