Nursing Assistants Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas
Nursing Assistants in Arkansas earn a median salary of $31,766 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.6% vs the national median of $39,530. An estimated 17,340 nursing assistants are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $29,560 to $35,630 depending on location.
$31,766
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$35,630
Highest paying metro
$29,560
Lowest paying metro
17,340
Employed in Arkansas
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Nursing Assistants salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | $35,630 | $29,920 | $37,690 | 4,710 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $35,620 | $31,300 | $39,030 | 2,410 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $33,270 | $29,890 | $35,650 | 1,050 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $31,250 | $28,970 | $35,890 | 1,500 |
| South Arkansas | $30,590 | $29,590 | $34,850 | 2,060 |
| West Arkansas | $30,180 | $29,500 | $32,880 | 1,240 |
| North Arkansas | $30,000 | $29,520 | $35,110 | 2,280 |
| East Arkansas | $29,790 | $29,150 | $34,960 | 1,200 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $29,560 | $28,680 | $34,990 | 890 |