salary$38,110 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,750per year
Jobs in the area1,660people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Little Rock?
Expensive. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 40.2% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Little Rock, AR?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area is $38,110 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $31,540 and $46,750.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Little Rock?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 40.2% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area.