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Medical Assistant Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$18.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,231/year ($2,603/month) for a single filer
Medical Assistant pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,150 Medical Assistant jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 31-9092, “Medical Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Medical Assistant salary of $37,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,231 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $37,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,351 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,889 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,289 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,231 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,603 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Assistant make in Arkansas?
- The median Medical Assistant salary in Arkansas is $37,760 per year ($18.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,700 and $42,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Assistant in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $37,760, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $31,231 per year ($2,603 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Medical Assistant jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 5,150 Medical Assistant jobs in Arkansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arkansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arkansas.