Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Little Rock, AR

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

Median annual salary $37,590 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.07
10th percentile $30,810
90th percentile $48,080
Employed locally 870
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,810
    25th
    $33,840
    50th (median)
    $37,590
    75th
    $40,530
    90th
    $48,080

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Bellingham, WA $57,360

    Nearby metros — Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $53,850
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $51,580
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,750
    Barnstable Town, MA $50,540
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,510

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $37,470
    Customer Service Representatives $37,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,040
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,170
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,320
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Little Rock, AR is $18.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Little Rock, AR is 15.8% below the national median of $44,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Little Rock?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,810 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,840.