Registered Nurses Salary in West Arkansas

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

Median annual salary $71,650 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.45
10th percentile $51,680
90th percentile $95,560
Employed locally 1,130
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,680
    25th
    $62,540
    50th (median)
    $71,650
    75th
    $80,660
    90th
    $95,560

    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 West Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,850
    Physicians, All Other $58,710
    Pharmacists $133,330
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,870
    Speech-Language Pathologists $51,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in West Arkansas is $34.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in West Arkansas is 23.5% 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 West Arkansas?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $51,680 per year in West Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,540.