Registered Nurses Salary in Arkansas
Ranked #47 of 51 · AR
19.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $81,520 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $78,940
Employment 29,400
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $60,780P25 $66,640 Median $78,940P75 $90,280P90 $103,660
About 80% of registered nursess in Arkansas earn between $60,780 and $103,660. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean registered nurses salary in Arkansas is $81,520, about 19.6% below the U.S. average ($101,420). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $81,070 | $85,890 | 11,550 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $79,870 | $77,970 | 2,180 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $78,940 | $81,950 | 1,990 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $78,590 | $83,440 | 1,160 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $77,910 | $83,300 | 4,870 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $75,960 | $75,960 | 1,980 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $75,850 | $74,880 | 1,170 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $75,720 | $74,050 | 2,760 |