Medical Assistants Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas
Medical Assistants in Arkansas earn a median salary of $36,433 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.6% vs the national median of $44,200. An estimated 4,810 medical assistants are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $35,510 to $38,120 depending on location.
$36,433
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$38,120
Highest paying metro
$35,510
Lowest paying metro
4,810
Employed in Arkansas
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Medical Assistants salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | $38,120 | $34,910 | $41,410 | 1,800 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $37,800 | $36,460 | $41,870 | 1,150 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $36,810 | $34,660 | $39,010 | 230 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $36,340 | $34,690 | $38,220 | 210 |
| North Arkansas | $36,140 | $33,560 | $40,140 | 490 |
| East Arkansas | $35,960 | $31,780 | $37,560 | 170 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $35,700 | $33,180 | $38,830 | 330 |
| South Arkansas | $35,520 | $32,340 | $37,750 | 210 |
| West Arkansas | $35,510 | $33,140 | $37,250 | 220 |