Nursing Assistants Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $35,630 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.13
10th percentile $27,460
90th percentile $43,200
Employed locally 4,710
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,460
    25th
    $29,920
    50th (median)
    $35,630
    75th
    $37,690
    90th
    $43,200

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,810
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,690
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,470
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,420

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $26,970
    Medical Assistants $38,120
    Dental Assistants $40,210
    Phlebotomists $38,320
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,850
    Psychiatric Aides $35,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Little Rock, AR is $17.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.38 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Little Rock, AR is 9.9% below the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Little Rock?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $27,460 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,920.