Registered Nurses Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,390 -28% vs national
Median hourly $32.40
10th percentile $50,650
90th percentile $93,350
Employed locally 990
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,650
    25th
    $61,530
    50th (median)
    $67,390
    75th
    $79,150
    90th
    $93,350

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,130
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Psychiatric Technicians $33,800
    Speech-Language Pathologists $73,860
    Nurse Practitioners $111,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in East Arkansas is $32.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.10 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in East Arkansas is 28% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $50,650 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,530.