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Patient Care Assistant
CommonSpirit Health · Hot Springs, AR
$17.00–$20.13/ hour
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Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Bentonville, AR
Pay for certified nursing assistants in the Bentonville area centers on $17.13 per hour, or about $35,620 a year. The lower quarter earns under $15.05 and the upper quarter over $18.77. That ranks 301st of 380 U.S. metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay, and 245th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in the Bentonville metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bentonville.
- $17.13median pay per hour, Fayetteville
- $15–$19typical range per hour
- 2,410employed in the metro area
- 91cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Bentonville, AR
The metro median is 11% above the Arkansas statewide median of $15.38 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour. BLS counts about 2,410 nursing assistants employed in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area, 9.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.00).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.42 | $29,990 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $15.05 | $31,300 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $17.13 | $35,620 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $18.77 | $39,040 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $19.84 | $41,270 | 4% above U.S. median |
How Bentonville ranks
- 301st of 380 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 245th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 5 Arkansas metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nursing Assistants (SOC 31-1131), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Bentonville
- Overall prices in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $17.13 median hour buys what $18.75 buys at the national price level, 1% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$617
- Per year: $30,834
- Per month: $2,569
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bentonville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel certified nursing assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
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Hospitals in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area
CMS lists 8 hospitals in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area, 3 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of certified nursing assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Ar Va Medical Center Fayetteville, AR | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas Rogers, AR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Washington Regional Medical Center Fayetteville, AR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwest Medical Center-Springdale Springdale, AR | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Siloam Springs Regional Hospital Siloam Springs, AR | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc Springdale, AR | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Springwoods Behavioral Health Services Fayetteville, AR | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Vista Health Fayetteville Fayetteville, AR | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Benton County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Benton County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 14 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers, AR | 5 mi | $17.13/hr | 75,639 |
| Springdale, AR | 12 mi | $17.13/hr | 89,368 |
| Joplin, MO | 52 mi | $16.66/hr | 53,605 |
| Fort Smith, AR | 70 mi | $15.02/hr | 90,507 |
| Springfield, MO | 78 mi | $17.11/hr | 170,596 |
| Broken Arrow, OK | 89 mi | $17.39/hr | 122,756 |
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License and tax basics in Arkansas
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do certified nursing assistants make in Bentonville, AR?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area have a median pay of $17.13 per hour, about $35,620 a year. The middle half earn between $15.05 and $18.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bentonville a good place for certified nursing assistants once cost of living is counted?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers ranks 245th of 341 metro areas for certified nursing assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 301st of 380 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Where do certified nursing assistants work in Bentonville?
CMS lists 8 hospitals in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area, led by Fayetteville Ar Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Bentonville as a certified nursing assistant?
State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Bentonville in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Benton County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bentonville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bentonville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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- Veterans Health AdministrationNorth Little Rock, AR · 2 postings$23.76/ hr$18–$29
- CommonSpirit HealthBURIEN, WA · 7 postings$31.52/ hr$23–$41
- Emanate HealthCovina, CA · 6 postings$28.75/ hr$21–$34
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 105 postings$28.55/ hr$21–$44
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