Physician Assistants pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for physician assistants is $56.94 an hour ($118,430 a year). About 850 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($135,880). Arkansas ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $42.39 | $88,160 |
| 25% of workers | $49.91 | $103,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $56.94 | $118,430 |
| 75% of workers | $64.07 | $133,270 |
| 90% of workers | $76.48 | $159,080 |
Physician Assistants pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $130,810 | 180 |
| Hot Springs | $122,720 | 30 |
| Fort Smith | $119,840 | 70 |
| Jonesboro | $117,660 | 30 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $109,110 | 340 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $78,940 |
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| Physical Therapists | $99,010 |
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| Occupational Therapists | $106,360 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $73,870 |
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