Nursing Assistant salary in Arkansas
What nursing assistants earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$34,430$16.55 per hour
vs U.S.−19%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$30,200 – $36,070Top 10%: $39,020+
Jobs17,2601.42× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $35,370 | $17.00 | 5,250 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $38,010 | $18.27 | 4,930 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $35,820 | $17.22 | 2,320 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $30,760 | $14.79 | 1,980 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $32,310 | $15.53 | 1,800 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $32,020 | $15.39 | 1,580 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $32,390 | $15.57 | 1,200 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $30,760 | $14.79 | 1,080 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $35,210 | $16.93 | 1,050 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $32,880 | $15.81 | 820 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $29,940 | $14.39 | 810 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Texas · $37,500 South Carolina · $37,220 West Virginia · $36,720 Oklahoma · $35,930 Alabama · $34,140 Mississippi · $31,520
Other healthcare salaries in Arkansas
Registered Nurses · $78,940 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,660 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $56,620 Medical Assistants · $37,760 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,680 Physicians, All Other · $136,880 Nurse Practitioners · $125,660 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,670 Dental Assistants · $42,830 Pharmacists · $136,060 Physical Therapists · $99,010 Speech-Language Pathologists · $83,580
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Arkansas?
Nursing Assistants in Arkansas earned a median of $34,430 a year ($16.55 an hour) in May 2025, 19% less than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $30,200 to $36,070.
Where in Arkansas do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $38,010.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.