AR · Springdale · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Springdale, AR

The median registered nurse pay in the Springdale area is $39.50 per hour ($82,170 a year), with the typical range running from $34.09 to $43.67. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Springdale. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Springdale. The free report below lists employers near Springdale and what they pay.

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Registered Nurse pay in Springdale, AR

The metro median is 7% above the Arkansas statewide median of $37.08 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 4,400 registered nurses employed in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area, 16.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.77).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.57$61,51034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$34.09$70,91024% below U.S. median
Median$39.50$82,17012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$43.67$90,8303% below U.S. median
Top 10%$50.94$105,96013% above U.S. median

How Springdale ranks

  • 184th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 149th of 335 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, 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 Springdale

  • 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 $39.50 median hour buys what $43.24 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Springdale paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,422
  • Per year: $71,100
  • Per month: $5,925

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 Springdale

ItemFederal 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 Springdale

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Springdale, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Northwest Medical Center-Springdale
Springdale, AR
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc
Springdale, AR
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes

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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Fayetteville, AR8 mi$39.50/hr103,134
Rogers, AR9 mi$39.50/hr75,639
Fort Smith, AR59 mi$37.02/hr90,507
Joplin, MO64 mi$35.19/hr53,605
Springfield, MO84 mi$31.98/hr170,596
Broken Arrow, OK91 mi$39.48/hr122,756

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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.

Arkansas state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Springdale

Springdale city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Springdale, AR?

Registered Nurses in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area have a median pay of $39.50 per hour, about $82,170 a year. The middle half earn between $34.09 and $43.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Springdale a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers ranks 149th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 184th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Springdale?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Springdale. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Springdale.

Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Springdale 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 Springdale 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 Springdale?

The federal per diem benchmark in Springdale 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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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

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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

  1. RN Nights Behavioral HealthPermanent
    $36.00–$44.50/ hour
    Acadia Healthcare · Conway, AR · posted today
  2. RN PRN Behavioral HealthPer diem
    $36.00–$44.50/ hour
    Acadia Healthcare · Conway, AR · posted 6 days ago

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