Arkansas Medical Assistant Salary

This page provides you with a complete overview of the Medical Assisting field in the state of Arkansas. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring a Medical Assistant and more.

Average Salary of a Arkansas Medical Assistant

According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Medical Assistant was $39,000 vs the national salary of $38,000. A Medical Assistant in Arkansas saw a healthy number of companies featuring over 898 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Mid Level.

In USD as of September 26, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Arkansas Medical Assistant $39,000 Bar high
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Average Medical Assistant salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Medical Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Saline Memorial Hospital, Washington Regional, Catholic Health Initiatives, Baptist Health, and Arkansas Department of Human Services offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.

Additional Salaries by Assistant Type

In this section explore additional details on the following specialities:

  1. Clinical Medical Assistant
  2. Dental Assistant
  3. Medical Administration Assistant
  4. Medical Laboratory Assistant
  5. Nursing Assistant
  6. Patient Care Assistant
  7. Pediatric Medical Assistant
  8. Physical Therapy Assistant
  9. Respiratory Care Assistant
  10. Veterinarian Assistant

Clinical Medical Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Clinical Medical Assistant $39,000 Bar high
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Average Clinical Medical Assistant salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Clinical Medical Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Fresenius Medical Care, Restore Therapy Jobs, IOD Incorporated, United Allergy Services, and CIOX Health offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Dental Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Dental Assistant $60,000 Bar high
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Average Dental Assistant salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Dental Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, Arkansas Department of Human Services, Wendy's, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, and Restore Therapy Jobs offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Commission, and Temporary with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.

Medical Administration Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Medical Administration Assistant $42,000 Bar high
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Average Medical Administration Assistant salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Medical Administration Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were IOD Incorporated, CIOX Health, United Allergy Services, Saline Memorial Hospital, and Washington Regional offering Full-time, Temporary, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Medical Laboratory Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Medical Laboratory Assistant $30,000 Bar high
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Average Medical Laboratory Assistant salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Medical Laboratory Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Urgent Team, Fresenius Medical Care, ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER, Arkansas Department of Human Services, and Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Nursing Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Nursing Assistant $51,000 Bar high
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Average Nursing Assistant salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Nursing Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Washington Regional, Kindred At Home, Catholic Health Initiatives, Baptist Health, and BrightStar Care offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Patient Care Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Patient Care Assistant $58,000 Bar high
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Average Patient Care Assistant salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Patient Care Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Kindred At Home, Catholic Health Initiatives, ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER, Arkansas Department of Human Services, and HealthSouth offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Pediatric Medical Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Pediatric Medical Assistant $61,000 Bar high
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Average Pediatric Medical Assistant salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Pediatric Medical Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Washington Regional, BrightStar Care, Quest Diagnostics, HealthCare Traveler Jobs, and Arkansas Department of Human Services offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Physical Therapy Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Physical Therapy Assistant $61,000 Bar high
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Average Physical Therapy Assistant salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Physical Therapy Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Reliant Rehabilitation, TherapyTravelers, Fresenius Medical Care, Washington Regional, and Mercy offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Respiratory Care Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Respiratory Care Assistant $58,000 Bar high
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Average Respiratory Care Assistant salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Respiratory Care Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Fresenius Medical Care, Select Specialty Hospital, Catholic Health Initiatives, MedImmune, and Clarity Pointe Fayetteville offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Veterinarian Assistant

In USD as of September 20, 2016 55k 110k 165k
Veterinarian Assistant $27,000 Bar high
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Average Veterinarian Assistant salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Veterinarian Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Priority One Services, Animal Clinic of Rogers, and Banfield Pet Hospital offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level required.

Top Employers of Arkansas Medical Assistant’s

According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 898 jobs for a Arkansas Medical Assistant with most employers looking for Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level candidates.

Company # Jobs Available*
Saline Memorial Hospital 66 jobs
Washington Regional 52 jobs
Catholic Health Initiatives 52 jobs
Baptist Health 51 jobs
Arkansas Department of Human Services 51 jobs
Kindred At Home 41 jobs
Sparks Health System 28 jobs
ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER 23 jobs
Practice Plus 22 jobs
Mercy 20 jobs
MedExpress 19 jobs
White County Medical Center 16 jobs
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation 15 jobs
Arkansas Children's Hospital 14 jobs
Pilot Flying J 13 jobs

Top Cities with the Most Job Openings

According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 898 Medical Assistant jobs in Arkansas.

City # Jobs Available*
Little Rock, AR 57 jobs
Fort Smith, AR 20 jobs
Arkansas 22 jobs
Fayetteville, AR 16 jobs
Hot Springs, AR 20 jobs

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*Indicates number of job postings as of September, 2016.

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Written by Robert Sanchez
Robert Sanchez is HealthGrad.com's Chief Editorialist. Robert Sanchez has over 10 years experience in the Healthcare field and more recently has become an avid writer advising on career and job topics in this exciting field.

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