Medical Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Arkansas
The median medical administrative assistant in Arkansas earned $37,000 a year in May 2025[1], 19.4% below the US median of $45,930. That puts Arkansas at #48 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6013. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $31,690 | $37,000 | $47,960 | |
| United States | $35,930 | $45,930 | $60,530 |
The middle half of medical administrative assistants in Arkansas earns $34,880–$42,400; the top tenth earns $47,960 or more, 1.5 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 $52,857 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 | $46,030 | 720 | |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $44,320 | 300 | |
| Hot Springs, AR | $46,290 | 100 | |
| Jonesboro, AR | $44,860 | 90 | |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $40,450 | 130 | |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $37,540 | 280 | |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $40,180 | 130 | |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $40,170 | 110 | |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,250 | 290 |
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR pays the most ($39,630) and North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area the least ($34,980): $4,650 a year apart for the same job.
What a medical administrative assistant does
A medical administrative assistant handles a clinic's front and back office: scheduling, insurance checks, referrals, patient messages and records.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | +3.9% | |
| Oklahoma | +3.6% | |
| Arkansas | +0.0% | |
| Alabama | -0.2% | |
| Louisiana | -0.2% |
Questions
How much does a medical administrative assistant earn in Arkansas?
The median was $37,000 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $34,880 to $42,400.
What does it cost to employ a medical administrative assistant in Arkansas?
About $52,857 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 medical administrative assistants earn the most?
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, with a median of $39,630 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6013: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436013.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/
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