Physician Assistants Salary in Hot Springs, AR

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

Median annual salary $122,720 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $59.00
10th percentile $94,380
90th percentile $159,080
Employed locally 30
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,380
    25th
    $122,720
    50th (median)
    $122,720
    75th
    $134,220
    90th
    $159,080

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 221% Median Physician Assistants salary is 121% 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 Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$76,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$49,210
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,010
    Nurse Practitioners$104,720
    Physicians, All Other$179,720
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$43,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Hot Springs, AR is $59.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Hot Springs, AR is 7.9% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $94,380 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,720.