Dental Assistants Salary in Arkansas
Dental Assistants in Arkansas earn a median of $42,830 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,950
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,060; the top 10% earn over $48,330. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
States ranked near Arkansas
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Dental Assistants pay in Arkansas
How much do dental assistants make in Arkansas?
The median is $42,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,060 and the top 10% earn over $48,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 50 (−11% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.