Medical Assistants Salary in Arkansas

Ranked #47 of 51 · AR

15.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $38,930 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $37,760
Employment 5,150

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $30,840P25 $35,700 Median $37,760P75 $42,900P90 $46,060

About 80% of medical assistantss in Arkansas earn between $30,840 and $46,060. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Arkansas
$38,930
U.S. average
$46,120

The mean medical assistants salary in Arkansas is $38,930, about 15.6% below the U.S. average ($46,120). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Arkansas

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $38,400 $40,010 1,270
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $38,110 $39,530 1,660
Fort Smith, AR-OK $37,380 $37,990 430
Jonesboro, AR $37,190 $37,700 220
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $37,140 $37,800 200
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $36,790 $37,370 280
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $36,730 $37,200 570
Hot Springs, AR $36,600 $39,550 260

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do medical assistants make in Arkansas?

The median medical assistants salary in Arkansas is $37,760 per year (mean $38,930), and about 80% earn between $30,840 and $46,060.

How much do medical assistants make per hour in Arkansas?

Roughly $19 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $38,930 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Arkansas a high-paying state for medical assistants?

Arkansas ranks #47 of 51 states for medical assistants pay. Its mean salary of $38,930 is about 15.6% below the U.S. average of $46,120.

Which metro areas in Arkansas pay medical assistants the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas for medical assistants are Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR ($38,400), Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR ($38,110), Fort Smith, AR-OK ($37,380), by median annual wage.

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