Medical Assistants Salary in Arkansas
Medical Assistants in Arkansas earn a median of $37,760 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,150
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,840; the top 10% earn over $46,060. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
States ranked near Arkansas
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Medical Assistants pay in Arkansas
How much do medical assistants make in Arkansas?
The median is $37,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,840 and the top 10% earn over $46,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.