Dental Assistants Salary in Arkansas
Ranked #47 of 50 · AR
16.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,130 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $42,830
Employment 2,950
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,060P25 $36,790 Median $42,830P75 $46,730P90 $48,330
About 80% of dental assistantss in Arkansas earn between $35,060 and $48,330. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental assistants salary in Arkansas is $42,130, about 16.1% below the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $47,050 | $44,010 | 680 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $45,140 | $42,900 | 920 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $39,790 | $42,480 | 140 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,840 | $41,200 | 320 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,580 | $40,800 | 160 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $37,440 | $39,680 | 100 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $37,160 | $40,150 | 220 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,070 | $38,130 | 170 |