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Clinical Nurse Specialist
CommonSpirit Health · Little Rock, AR
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Registered Nurse jobs in Little Rock, AR
Pay for registered nurses in the Little Rock area centers on $38.38 per hour, or about $79,830 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.13 and the upper quarter over $40.82. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Little Rock. That ranks 257th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 160th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Little Rock.
- $38.38median pay per hour, Little Rock
- $32–$41typical range per hour
- 11,220registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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RN - Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Evenings- 3p-11p
Universal Health Services · Little Rock, AR
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RN / Registered Nurse - Home Health
BrightSpring Health Services · Little Rock, AR
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RN - WEO Sat & Sun Nights - 7p-7a
Universal Health Services · Little Rock, AR
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Brookdale Senior Living · Little Rock, AR
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The metro median is 4% above the Arkansas statewide median of $37.08 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 11,220 registered nurses employed in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area, 31.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.49).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.80 | $57,820 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $32.13 | $66,830 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.38 | $79,830 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.82 | $84,910 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.73 | $103,440 | 11% above U.S. median |
How Little Rock ranks
- 257th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 160th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 5 Arkansas metro areas
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 Little Rock
- Overall prices in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.38 median hour buys what $42.95 buys at the national price level, 5% 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.
Estimate your Little Rock paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,382
- Per year: $69,084
- Per month: $5,757
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Little Rock
| 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 registered nurse 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).
Hospitals in Little Rock
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Little Rock, 0 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Heart Hospital, Llc Little Rock, AR | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock Little Rock, AR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Chi-St Vincent Infirmary Little Rock, AR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Arkansas Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Va Central Ar. Veterans Healthcare System Lr Little Rock, AR | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Arkansas Children's Hospital Little Rock, AR | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Arkansas State Hospital Little Rock, AR | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Pulaski County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Pulaski County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock, AR | 8 mi | $38.38/hr | 64,498 |
| Conway, AR | 25 mi | $38.38/hr | 70,711 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 121 mi | $37.85/hr | 82,384 |
| Fort Smith, AR | 122 mi | $37.02/hr | 90,507 |
| Southaven, MS | 136 mi | $38.10/hr | 57,493 |
| Fayetteville, AR | 138 mi | $39.50/hr | 103,134 |
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License and tax basics in Arkansas
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.
Arkansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Little Rock, AR?
Registered Nurses in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area have a median pay of $38.38 per hour, about $79,830 a year. The middle half earn between $32.13 and $40.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Little Rock a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ranks 160th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 257th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Little Rock?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Little Rock. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Little Rock.
Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Little Rock as a registered nurse?
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.
Is Little Rock in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Pulaski 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 Little Rock?
The federal per diem benchmark in Little Rock 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.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Little Rock?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationFayetteville, AR · 2 postings$53.99/ hr$35–$75
- Acadia HealthcareConway, AR · 2 postings$40.25/ hr$36–$44
- CommonSpirit HealthSHERWOOD, AR · 7 postings$39.07/ hr$33–$53
- Management Health Systems, LLCSearcy, AR · 2 wage offers$33.50/ hr$32–$35
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$33Median$39.73High$51
12 RN postings with published pay in Arkansas, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 12 RN roles
- RN Nights Behavioral HealthPermanent$36.00–$44.50/ hour
- RN PRN Behavioral HealthPer diem$36.00–$44.50/ hour
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