How much does a registered nurse make in Arkansas?
$78,940a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Arkansas. That is $37.95 an hour or $6,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.95
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,780Median: $78,940Highest 10%: $103,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,780 | $29.22 | |
| 25th | $66,640 | $32.04 | |
| Median | $78,940 | $37.95 | |
| 75th | $90,280 | $43.40 | |
| 90th | $103,700 | $49.84 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $81,500 |
| Little Rock, AR | $81,070 |
| Texarkana, TX | $80,610 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $79,870 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $78,940 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $78,590 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $77,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 44. Louisiana | $80,230 |
| 45. West Virginia | $80,130 |
| 46. Kansas | $79,320 |
| 47. Arkansas | $78,940 |
| 48. Iowa | $78,630 |
| 49. South Dakota | $78,060 |
| 50. Mississippi | $77,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $37.95 ($78,940 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $78,940 against $97,550 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for registered nurse pay?
Arkansas ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays registered nurses the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $81,500 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.