How much does a dental assistant make in Arkansas?
$42,830a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Arkansas. That is $20.59 an hour or $3,569 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.59
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,060Median: $42,830Highest 10%: $48,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,060 | $16.86 | |
| 25th | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| Median | $42,830 | $20.59 | |
| 75th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| 90th | $48,330 | $23.24 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $48,200 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $47,050 |
| Little Rock, AR | $45,140 |
| Texarkana, TX | $38,180 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $37,440 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $37,160 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $36,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 43. Hawaii | $44,720 |
| 44. New Mexico | $44,400 |
| 45. Louisiana | $44,090 |
| 46. Arkansas | $42,830 |
| 47. Mississippi | $39,160 |
| 48. Alabama | $39,080 |
| 49. West Virginia | $37,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $20.59 ($42,830 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $42,830 against $48,070 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for dental assistant pay?
Arkansas ranks 46 of 50 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays dental assistants the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $48,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.