Physician Assistants Salary in Fayetteville, AR

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

Median annual salary $131,320 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.14
10th percentile $102,640
90th percentile $154,170
Employed locally 230
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,640
    25th
    $113,460
    50th (median)
    $131,320
    75th
    $153,600
    90th
    $154,170

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 168% Median Physician Assistants salary is 68% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $166,730
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $164,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $163,540
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,310

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,170
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,430
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,900
    Physicians, All Other $254,690
    Nurse Practitioners $126,860
    Speech-Language Pathologists $80,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Fayetteville, AR is $63.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.97 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Fayetteville, AR is 1.5% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $102,640 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $113,460.