verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Medical Assistant Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$37,760/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.15/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
5,150
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$43,434 #40 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Arkansas, explained

Medical assistants in Arkansas earn a median of $37,760 per year ($18.15 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $30,840, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $46,060. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $37,760 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $37,760 is worth about $43,434 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #40 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$30,840
$14.83/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$37,760
$18.15/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$46,060
$22.14/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $37,760 $43,434
Missouri $40,440 $44,529 −$2,680
Tennessee $39,570 $43,072 −$1,810
Texas $39,520 $40,718 −$1,760
Oklahoma $38,750 $44,113 −$990
Louisiana $36,320 $41,176 +$1,440
Mississippi $35,360 $40,666 +$2,400

Medical Assistant in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Arkansas?

Medical assistants in Arkansas earn a median of $37,760 per year ($18.15 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay medical assistants well?

At $37,760, Arkansas pays 17% below the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 5,150 work in the state.

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