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Physician Assistant Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$56.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $87,710/year ($7,309/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 47th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 850 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $118,430 a year — though pay ranges from $88,160 for newcomers to $159,080 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $88,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $103,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $118,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $133,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $159,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 850 Physician Assistant jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Physician Assistant salary of $118,430 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 $87,710 — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
| Gross (median) | $118,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,225 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,060 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$4,435 |
| Take-home (annual) | $87,710 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,309 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Arkansas?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Arkansas is $118,430 per year ($56.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $103,810 and $133,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $118,430, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $87,710 per year ($7,309 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 850 Physician 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.