Medical Assistants Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $38,120 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.33
10th percentile $33,120
90th percentile $46,870
Employed locally 1,800
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,120
    25th
    $34,910
    50th (median)
    $38,120
    75th
    $41,410
    90th
    $46,870

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Assistants salary is 42% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $26,970
    Nursing Assistants $35,630
    Dental Assistants $40,210
    Phlebotomists $38,320
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,850
    Psychiatric Aides $35,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Little Rock, AR is $18.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.48 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Little Rock, AR is 13.8% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,120 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,910.