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How much does a registered nurse make in Jonesboro?

$78,940a year

Median yearly pay for registered nurses in the Jonesboro, AR metro area. That is $37.95 an hour or $6,578 a month.

Hourly
$37.95
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
325 of 380
Jobs in the area
1,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,520Median: $78,940Highest 10%: $100,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$64,520$31.02
25th$68,800$33.08
Median$78,940$37.95
75th$94,380$45.38
90th$100,300$48.20

Other cities in Arkansas

Median yearly pay for registered nurses.

Memphis, TN$81,500
Little Rock, AR$81,070
Texarkana, TX$80,610
Fort Smith, AR$79,870
Hot Springs, AR$78,590
Fayetteville, AR$77,910
Registered Nurse salary in Arkansas Registered Nurse salary in all states

Related jobs in Jonesboro

Same field, median yearly pay.

Physician$312,000
Dentist$169,900
Pharmacist$133,500
Nurse Practitioner$126,800
Occupational Therapist$106,400
Physical Therapist$100,000
Therapist$97,190
Speech-Language Pathologist$91,020
Dental Hygienist$86,650
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$81,880
Salaries for every job in Jonesboro, AR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Jonesboro?

The median hourly pay in the Jonesboro, AR metro area is $37.95 ($78,940 a year).

Do registered nurses make more in Jonesboro than the national average?

No: $78,940 against $97,550 nationally, 19% less.

How does Jonesboro compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $78,940, so Jonesboro pays 0% more.

Where does Jonesboro rank for registered nurse pay?

325 of 380 metro areas with data.

How much does a registered nurse make starting out in Jonesboro?

The lowest-paid 10% make $64,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,300 or more.

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.