Registered Nurses Salary in South Arkansas

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

Median annual salary $73,230 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.21
10th percentile $54,100
90th percentile $96,500
Employed locally 1,840
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,100
    25th
    $63,050
    50th (median)
    $73,230
    75th
    $82,930
    90th
    $96,500

    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 South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,330
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,800
    Physicians, All Other $58,700
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,930
    Pharmacists $131,240
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $49,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in South Arkansas is $35.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in South Arkansas is 21.8% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $54,100 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,050.