How much does a medical assistant make in Arkansas?
$37,760a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in Arkansas. That is $18.15 an hour or $3,147 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.15
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,840Median: $37,760Highest 10%: $46,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,840 | $14.83 | |
| 25th | $35,700 | $17.16 | |
| Median | $37,760 | $18.15 | |
| 75th | $42,900 | $20.63 | |
| 90th | $46,060 | $22.14 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $39,260 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $38,400 |
| Little Rock, AR | $38,110 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $37,380 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $37,190 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $36,600 |
| Texarkana, TX | $36,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 44. Kentucky | $39,270 |
| 45. New Mexico | $39,230 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $38,750 |
| 47. Arkansas | $37,760 |
| 48. West Virginia | $37,180 |
| 49. Louisiana | $36,320 |
| 50. Alabama | $36,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $18.15 ($37,760 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $37,760 against $45,690 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for medical assistant pay?
Arkansas ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays medical assistants the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $39,260 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.