HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Arkansas
The median HR assistant in Arkansas earned $46,190 a year in May 2025[1], 8.7% below the US median of $50,610. That puts Arkansas at #43 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4161. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $34,100 | $46,190 | $61,840 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Arkansas earns $38,770–$51,240; the top tenth earns $61,840 or more, 1.8 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 $65,986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $58,300 | 170 | |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $48,300 | 370 | |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $50,940 | 50 | |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $52,530 | 40 |
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR pays the most ($47,920) and North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area the least ($38,030): $9,890 a year apart for the same job.
What an HR assistant does
An HR assistant runs the admin side of people work: job posts, interview scheduling, onboarding paperwork, employee records and HR questions.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | +2.0% | |
| Georgia (US state) | +1.4% | |
| Arkansas | +0.0% | |
| Utah | -0.9% | |
| Tennessee | -0.9% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Arkansas?
The median was $46,190 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $38,770 to $51,240.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Arkansas?
About $65,986 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 HR assistants earn the most?
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, with a median of $47,920 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4161: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes434161.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.