Registered Nurse salary in Arkansas
Registered Nurses in Arkansas earn a median of $37.08 per hour, about $77,130 a year, 18% below the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $31.47 and $40.73 per hour. The highest median among Arkansas metro areas is in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, at $39.50 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $37.08median pay per hour
- $77,130median pay per year
- 28,320registered nurses employed in Arkansas
- #46of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse pay in Arkansas: percentiles
| Level | Arkansas per hour | Arkansas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.59 | $57,390 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $31.47 | $65,460 | $37.79 |
| Median | $37.08 | $77,130 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $40.73 | $84,720 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $48.06 | $99,960 | $65.06 |
Registered Nurse pay by metro area in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Arkansas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $39.50 | $82,170 | 4,400 | 7% above | $43.24 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $38.38 | $79,830 | 11,220 | 4% above | $42.95 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $37.85 | $78,730 | 1,890 | 2% above | $44.08 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $37.02 | $77,000 | 2,110 | in line with | $43.10 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $36.99 | $76,930 | 1,060 | in line with | $43.15 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Registered Nurse pay in states next to Arkansas
What employers are posting in Arkansas
- 12roles with published pay
- $39.73median pay per hour
- $33–$47typical published range
- 4employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 7 | $39.07 |
| Acadia Healthcare | 2 | $40.25 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $53.99 |
| Select Medical | 1 | $39.22 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 12 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Arkansas?
The median is $37.08 per hour, about $77,130 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $27.59 and the top 10% earn over $48.06 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Arkansas city pays registered nurses the most?
Among Arkansas metro areas, Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR has the highest median at $39.50 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Arkansas rank for registered nurse pay?
Arkansas ranks 46th of 50 states by median registered nurse pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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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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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.
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