Registered Nurse salary in Arkansas
What registered nurses earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$78,940$37.95 per hour
vs U.S.−19%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$66,640 – $90,280Top 10%: $103,660+
Jobs29,4001.04× the U.S. concentration
Registered Nurse pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $81,500 | $39.18 | 13,760 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $81,070 | $38.98 | 11,550 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $77,910 | $37.46 | 4,870 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $75,720 | $36.40 | 2,760 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $79,870 | $38.40 | 2,180 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $78,940 | $37.95 | 1,990 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $75,960 | $36.52 | 1,980 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $80,610 | $38.75 | 1,760 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $75,850 | $36.47 | 1,170 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $78,590 | $37.79 | 1,160 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $75,260 | $36.18 | 1,040 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
North Dakota · $80,730 Louisiana · $80,230 West Virginia · $80,130 Kansas · $79,320 Iowa · $78,630 South Dakota · $78,060
Other healthcare salaries in Arkansas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,660 Nursing Assistants · $34,430 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 registered nurse make in Arkansas?
Registered Nurses in Arkansas earned a median of $78,940 a year ($37.95 an hour) in May 2025, 19% less than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $66,640 to $90,280.
Where in Arkansas do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $81,500.
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.