Physician Assistant salary in Arkansas
What physician assistants earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$118,430$56.94 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$103,810 – $133,270Top 10%: $159,080+
Jobs8500.62× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $109,110 | $52.46 | 340 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $121,900 | $58.61 | 290 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $130,810 | $62.89 | 180 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $113,380 | $54.51 | 90 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $119,840 | $57.61 | 70 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $124,870 | $60.04 | 40 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $118,430 | $56.94 | 40 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $122,720 | $59.00 | 30 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $117,660 | $56.57 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $127,070 Kansas · $125,640 South Carolina · $122,490 Kentucky · $120,760 Tennessee · $118,240 Georgia · $115,390
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 Medical Assistants · $37,760 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
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Arkansas?
Physician Assistants in Arkansas earned a median of $118,430 a year ($56.94 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $103,810 to $133,270.
Where in Arkansas do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR at $130,810.
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.