How much does a social and human service assistant make in Arkansas?
$36,770a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in Arkansas. That is $17.68 an hour or $3,064 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.68
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,880Median: $36,770Highest 10%: $49,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,880 | $12.44 | |
| 25th | $29,040 | $13.96 | |
| Median | $36,770 | $17.68 | |
| 75th | $44,500 | $21.39 | |
| 90th | $49,660 | $23.88 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Little Rock, AR | $42,190 |
| Memphis, TN | $40,530 |
| Texarkana, TX | $40,060 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $38,710 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $38,100 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $35,280 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $32,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 44. Ohio | $38,390 |
| 45. South Dakota | $38,350 |
| 46. Kentucky | $37,440 |
| 47. Arkansas | $36,770 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $36,740 |
| 49. Alabama | $35,830 |
| 50. Louisiana | $35,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $17.68 ($36,770 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $36,770 against $45,930 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for social and human service assistant pay?
Arkansas ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays social and human service assistants the most?
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, with a median of $42,190 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.