Registered Nurses pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for registered nurses is $37.95 an hour ($78,940 a year). About 29,400 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). Arkansas ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.22 | $60,780 |
| 25% of workers | $32.04 | $66,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.95 | $78,940 |
| 75% of workers | $43.40 | $90,280 |
| 90% of workers | $49.84 | $103,660 |
Registered Nurses pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $81,070 | 11,550 |
| Fort Smith | $79,870 | 2,180 |
| Jonesboro | $78,940 | 1,990 |
| Hot Springs | $78,590 | 1,160 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $77,910 | 4,870 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $34,430 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $56,620 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $125,660 |
| Paramedics | $50,310 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $36,230 |
| Physician Assistants | $118,430 |
| Pharmacists | $136,060 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,010 |
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