Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Arkansas
The median administrative assistant in Arkansas earned $37,630 a year in May 2025[1], 20.8% below the US median of $47,540. That puts Arkansas at #50 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6014. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $28,540 | $37,630 | $55,060 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Arkansas earns $31,720–$46,210; the top tenth earns $55,060 or more, 1.9 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Arkansas median that makes about $53,757 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Arkansas
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $50,740 | 1,550 | |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $47,900 | 2,160 | |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $44,570 | 720 | |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $44,780 | 630 | |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $40,040 | 870 | |
| Jonesboro, AR | $42,620 | 380 | |
| Hot Springs, AR | $43,380 | 240 | |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $41,320 | 920 | |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $39,140 | 580 |
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR pays the most ($41,550) and East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area the least ($34,250): $7,300 a year apart for the same job.
What an administrative assistant does
An administrative assistant keeps the office running on paper and online: documents, data, scheduling, orders and the many small requests that land on a small team every day.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | +5.4% | |
| Louisiana | +3.1% | |
| Arkansas | +0.0% | |
| Mississippi | -0.8% |
Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Arkansas?
The median was $37,630 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $31,720 to $46,210.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Arkansas?
About $53,757 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Arkansas do administrative assistants earn the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $41,550 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436014.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.