Registered Nurses Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas
Registered Nurses in Arkansas earn a median salary of $75,569 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.3% vs the national median of $93,600. An estimated 27,180 registered nurses are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $67,390 to $82,170 depending on location.
$75,569
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$82,170
Highest paying metro
$67,390
Lowest paying metro
27,180
Employed in Arkansas
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inRegistered Nurses salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $82,170 | $70,910 | $90,830 | 4,400 |
| Little Rock, AR | $79,830 | $66,820 | $84,900 | 11,220 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $78,730 | $67,930 | $85,160 | 1,890 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $77,000 | $64,720 | $81,110 | 2,110 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $76,930 | $63,460 | $79,210 | 1,060 |
| South Arkansas | $73,230 | $63,050 | $82,930 | 1,840 |
| North Arkansas | $73,190 | $64,870 | $79,170 | 2,540 |
| West Arkansas | $71,650 | $62,540 | $80,660 | 1,130 |
| East Arkansas | $67,390 | $61,530 | $79,150 | 990 |