How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Arkansas?
$37,630a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Arkansas. That is $18.09 an hour or $3,136 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.09
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,540Median: $37,630Highest 10%: $55,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,540 | $13.72 | |
| 25th | $31,720 | $15.25 | |
| Median | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| 75th | $46,210 | $22.22 | |
| 90th | $55,060 | $26.47 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $45,960 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $41,550 |
| Little Rock, AR | $38,850 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $37,640 |
| Texarkana, TX | $37,490 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $35,900 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $35,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 47. West Virginia | $40,370 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $39,660 |
| 49. Louisiana | $38,790 |
| 50. Arkansas | $37,630 |
| 51. Mississippi | $37,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $18.09 ($37,630 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $37,630 against $47,540 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Arkansas ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $45,960 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.