How much does a physician assistant make in Arkansas?
$118,400a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Arkansas. That is $56.94 an hour or $9,869 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.94
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,160Median: $118,400Highest 10%: $159,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,160 | $42.38 | |
| 25th | $103,800 | $49.91 | |
| Median | $118,400 | $56.94 | |
| 75th | $133,300 | $64.07 | |
| 90th | $159,100 | $76.48 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $130,800 |
| Texarkana, TX | $124,900 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $122,700 |
| Memphis, TN | $121,900 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $119,800 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $117,700 |
| Little Rock, AR | $109,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 44. Kansas | $125,600 |
| 45. South Carolina | $122,500 |
| 46. Kentucky | $120,800 |
| 47. Arkansas | $118,400 |
| 48. Tennessee | $118,200 |
| 49. Georgia | $115,400 |
| 50. Mississippi | $105,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $56.94 ($118,400 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $118,400 against $135,900 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for physician assistant pay?
Arkansas ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays physician assistants the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $130,800 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.