Medical Assistants Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $37,800 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.18
10th percentile $31,700
90th percentile $46,600
Employed locally 1,150
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,700
    25th
    $36,460
    50th (median)
    $37,800
    75th
    $41,870
    90th
    $46,600

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 48% Median Medical Assistants salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,270
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,870
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $49,710
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $49,470
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,190

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,380
    Nursing Assistants$35,620
    Dental Assistants$38,540
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$33,760
    Physical Therapist Assistants$65,810
    Phlebotomists$39,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Fayetteville, AR is $18.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.92 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Fayetteville, AR is 14.5% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,700 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,460.