Surgical Assistants Salary in Arkansas
Surgical Assistants in Arkansas earn a median of $49,600 a year, −26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,600
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,310; the top 10% earn over $110,160. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
States ranked near Arkansas
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Surgical Assistants pay in Arkansas
How much do surgical assistants make in Arkansas?
The median is $49,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,310 and the top 10% earn over $110,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 44 (−26% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.