Surgical Assistant salary in Arkansas
What surgical assistants earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,600$23.85 per hour
vs U.S.−26%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$36,800 – $78,790Top 10%: $110,160+
Jobs800.43× the U.S. concentration
Surgical 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 | $80,740 | $38.82 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Hawaii · $54,190 Nebraska · $53,190 West Virginia · $50,870 Mississippi · $50,810 Georgia · $49,520 Missouri · $49,400
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 surgical assistant make in Arkansas?
Surgical Assistants in Arkansas earned a median of $49,600 a year ($23.85 an hour) in May 2025, 26% less than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $36,800 to $78,790.
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.