Dental Assistants Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas
Dental Assistants in Arkansas earn a median salary of $36,679 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -22.5% vs the national median of $47,300. An estimated 2,990 dental assistants are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $35,360 to $40,210 depending on location.
$36,679
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$40,210
Highest paying metro
$35,360
Lowest paying metro
2,990
Employed in Arkansas
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Dental Assistants salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | $40,210 | $36,760 | $44,960 | 920 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $38,540 | $37,570 | $45,770 | 720 |
| East Arkansas | $36,530 | $35,350 | $43,490 | 150 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $36,250 | $34,900 | $43,310 | 130 |
| South Arkansas | $36,030 | $35,750 | $46,700 | 190 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $35,860 | $35,520 | $43,710 | 200 |
| West Arkansas | $35,760 | $35,230 | $38,700 | 140 |
| North Arkansas | $35,570 | $34,540 | $43,620 | 280 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $35,360 | $34,900 | $43,470 | 260 |