Physician Assistants Salary in Little Rock, AR

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

Median annual salary $42,260 -68.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.32
10th percentile $32,970
90th percentile $137,860
Employed locally 560
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,970
    25th
    $32,970
    50th (median)
    $42,260
    75th
    $107,600
    90th
    $137,860

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Physician Assistants salary is 35% below 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,410
    Physicians, All Other $74,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,820
    Nurse Practitioners $113,660
    Physical Therapists $94,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Little Rock, AR is $20.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Little Rock, AR is 68.3% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $32,970 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,970.