Medical Assistant salary in Arkansas
What medical assistants earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,760$18.15 per hour
vs U.S.−17%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$35,700 – $42,900Top 10%: $46,060+
Jobs5,1500.75× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $39,260 | $18.87 | 3,350 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $38,110 | $18.32 | 1,660 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $38,400 | $18.46 | 1,270 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $36,730 | $17.66 | 570 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $37,380 | $17.97 | 430 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $36,790 | $17.69 | 280 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $36,600 | $17.60 | 260 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $36,160 | $17.39 | 230 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $37,190 | $17.88 | 220 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,140 | $17.86 | 200 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $36,270 | $17.44 | 150 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Kentucky · $39,270 New Mexico · $39,230 Oklahoma · $38,750 West Virginia · $37,180 Louisiana · $36,320 Alabama · $36,100
Other healthcare salaries in Arkansas
Registered Nurses · $78,940 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,660 Nursing Assistants · $34,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $56,620 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,680 Physicians, All Other · $136,880 Nurse Practitioners · $125,660 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,670 Dental Assistants · $42,830 Pharmacists · $136,060 Physical Therapists · $99,010 Speech-Language Pathologists · $83,580
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Arkansas?
Medical Assistants in Arkansas earned a median of $37,760 a year ($18.15 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $35,700 to $42,900.
Where in Arkansas do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $39,260.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.