Medical Assistants Salary in Arkansas
In Arkansas, medical assistants earn a median $37,760 a year, well below the national median of $45,690 (−17%); the state ranks 47th of 51 states by median. That is 13% less than the median across all occupations in Arkansas ($43,630). Among neighbouring states, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas and Oklahoma pay more (up to $40,440 in Missouri) and Louisiana and Mississippi pay less (down to $35,360 in Mississippi). Arkansas employs 5,150 medical assistants, 3.95 per 1,000 jobs, the 36th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.75 means it is less common in Arkansas than nationally.
Arkansas vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Arkansas | Hourly | $14.83 | $17.17 | $18.15 | $20.63 | $22.14 | $18.71 | 5,150 | 3.95 | 0.75 |
| Annual | $30,840 | $35,700 | $37,760 | $42,900 | $46,060 | $38,930 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $17.33 | $18.50 | $21.97 | $23.65 | $28.52 | $22.17 | 817,870 | – | – |
| Annual | $36,050 | $38,470 | $45,690 | $49,180 | $59,310 | $46,120 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 47th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 36th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.75
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.95
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Arkansas's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Arkansas
7 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Arkansas publish a row for medical assistants, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $18.87 | $39,260 | $36,330 | $47,040 | 3,350 | 5.48 | 1.04 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $18.46 | $38,400 | $31,950 | $47,680 | 1,270 | 4.60 | 0.87 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $18.32 | $38,110 | $31,540 | $46,750 | 1,660 | 4.65 | 0.88 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $17.97 | $37,380 | $32,610 | $43,520 | 430 | 4.52 | 0.86 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $17.88 | $37,190 | $30,440 | $44,940 | 220 | 3.68 | 0.70 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $17.60 | $36,600 | $30,490 | $47,850 | 260 | 6.62 | 1.26 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $17.39 | $36,160 | $29,030 | $44,040 | 230 | 4.00 | 0.76 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $17.86 | $37,140 | $30,350 | $45,620 | 200 | 2.32 | 0.44 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $17.69 | $36,790 | $28,240 | $45,510 | 280 | 2.36 | 0.45 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $17.66 | $36,730 | $30,310 | $44,010 | 570 | 4.78 | 0.91 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $17.44 | $36,270 | $30,020 | $43,310 | 150 | 2.26 | 0.43 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Medical Assistants (every state ranked) and the Arkansas wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Arkansas estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.