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Dental Assistants average salary by city in Arkansas
- Fayetteville$44,010
- Little Rock$42,900
- Fort Smith$40,150
- Jonesboro$40,080
- Hot Springs$39,680
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $44,010 | $47,050 | $37,430 | $36,401 | 91 |
| Little Rock | $42,900 | $45,140 | $37,690 | $35,550 | 89 |
| Fort Smith | $40,150 | $37,160 | $35,680 | $33,443 | 86 |
| Jonesboro | $40,080 | $36,720 | $35,160 | $33,389 | 86 |
| Hot Springs | $39,680 | $37,440 | $35,070 | $33,082 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9091.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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