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

Physician Assistant Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$118,430/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$56.94/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
850
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$136,225 #33 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Arkansas, explained

Physician assistants in Arkansas earn a median of $118,430 per year ($56.94 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $88,160, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $159,080. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $118,430 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $118,430 is worth about $136,225 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #33 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$88,160
$42.38/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$118,430
$56.94/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$159,080
$76.48/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $118,430 $136,225
Oklahoma $136,550 $155,448 −$18,120
Missouri $135,130 $148,794 −$16,700
Texas $134,550 $138,630 −$16,120
Louisiana $128,870 $146,100 −$10,440
Tennessee $118,240 $128,704 +$190
Mississippi $105,920 $121,813 +$12,510

Physician Assistant in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Arkansas?

Physician assistants in Arkansas earn a median of $118,430 per year ($56.94 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay physician assistants well?

At $118,430, Arkansas pays 13% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 850 work in the state.

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