How much does a surgical assistant make in Arkansas?
$49,600a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Arkansas. That is $23.85 an hour or $4,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.85
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,310Median: $49,600Highest 10%: $110,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,310 | $16.98 | |
| 25th | $36,800 | $17.69 | |
| Median | $49,600 | $23.85 | |
| 75th | $78,790 | $37.88 | |
| 90th | $110,200 | $52.96 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $80,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 36. Nebraska | $53,190 |
| 37. West Virginia | $50,870 |
| 38. Mississippi | $50,810 |
| 39. Arkansas | $49,600 |
| 40. Georgia | $49,520 |
| 41. Missouri | $49,400 |
| 42. Utah | $44,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $23.85 ($49,600 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $49,600 against $66,800 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for surgical assistant pay?
Arkansas ranks 39 of 44 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays surgical assistants the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $80,740 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.