AR · Jonesboro · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Jonesboro, AR

Pay for nurse informaticists in the Jonesboro area centers on $37.85 per hour, or about $78,730 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.66 and the upper quarter over $40.94. That ranks 285th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 126th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Jonesboro. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Jonesboro.

Nurse Informaticist pay in Jonesboro, AR

The metro median is 2% above the Arkansas statewide median of $37.08 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,890 registered nurses employed in the Jonesboro metro area, 31.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.48).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.48$63,40032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.66$67,93027% below U.S. median
Median$37.85$78,73016% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.94$85,1609% below U.S. median
Top 10%$51.97$108,10015% above U.S. median

How Jonesboro ranks

  • 285th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 126th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 5 Arkansas metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Jonesboro

  • Overall prices in Jonesboro run 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 46% below the U.S. average (index 53.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.85 median hour buys what $44.08 buys at the national price level, 2% 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$1,363
  • Per year: $68,130
  • Per month: $5,678

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Jonesboro metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Jonesboro

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jonesboro.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc.
Jonesboro, AR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
St Bernards Medical Center
Jonesboro, AR
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Bartlett, TN63 mi$38.10/hr56,708
Memphis, TN63 mi$38.10/hr610,919
Southaven, MS72 mi$38.10/hr57,493
Collierville, TN77 mi$38.10/hr51,951
Jackson, TN104 mi$34.44/hr69,303
Conway, AR113 mi$38.38/hr70,711

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Arkansas · Nurse Informaticist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Arkansas

Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.

  • Active RN license
  • Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
  • EHR build or analyst experience

Arkansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Arkansas state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Jonesboro

Jonesboro city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse informaticists make in Jonesboro, AR?

Nurse Informaticists in the Jonesboro metro area have a median pay of $37.85 per hour, about $78,730 a year. The middle half earn between $32.66 and $40.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Jonesboro a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?

Jonesboro ranks 126th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 285th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse informaticists work in Jonesboro?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jonesboro, led by Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc.. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Jonesboro as a nurse informaticist?

Arkansas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Arkansas license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
  • Stanford Children's HealthMENLO PARK, CA · 1 posting$101.46/ hr$90–$113
  • CommonSpirit HealthLOS ANGELES, CA · 1 posting$67.81/ hr$55–$81
  • CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78

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Low$37Median$53.34High$80

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