salary$109,110 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,970per year
Top pay (top 10%)$145,970per year
Jobs in the area340people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Little Rock?
Cheap. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 14.0% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Little Rock, AR?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area is $109,110 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $49,970 and $145,970.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Little Rock?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 14.0% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
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.