How much does a nursing assistant make in Arkansas?
$34,430a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Arkansas. That is $16.55 an hour or $2,869 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.55
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,840Median: $34,430Highest 10%: $39,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,840 | $13.87 | |
| 25th | $30,200 | $14.52 | |
| Median | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| 75th | $36,070 | $17.34 | |
| 90th | $39,020 | $18.76 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $38,010 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $35,820 |
| Little Rock, AR | $35,370 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $35,210 |
| Texarkana, TX | $32,880 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $32,020 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $29,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 45. South Carolina | $37,220 |
| 46. West Virginia | $36,720 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $35,930 |
| 48. Arkansas | $34,430 |
| 49. Alabama | $34,140 |
| 50. Mississippi | $31,520 |
| 51. Louisiana | $30,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $16.55 ($34,430 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $34,430 against $42,260 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for nursing assistant pay?
Arkansas ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays nursing assistants the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $38,010 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.