Medical Assistants Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $36,810 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $30,710
90th percentile $44,130
Employed locally 230
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,710
    25th
    $34,660
    50th (median)
    $36,810
    75th
    $39,010
    90th
    $44,130

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Medical Assistants salary is 34% 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 Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $29,560
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $25,380
    Dental Assistants $36,250
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,460
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $28,830
    Massage Therapists $27,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Hot Springs, AR is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.01 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Hot Springs, AR is 16.7% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,710 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,660.