Registered Nurse salary in Arkansas
The median registered nurse in Arkansas earns $37.08 an hour, or $77,130 a year. That’s $7.92 below the national median, ranking #47 of 51.
- Median hourly$37.08
- Median yearly$77,130
- Bottom 10% earn under$27.59/hr
- Top 10% earn over$48.06/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$37.36
- RNs employed28,320
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, Arkansas, occupation 29-1141. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all RNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in Arkansas
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $24.53/hr | $51,030/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $15.38/hr | $31,990/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $54.64/hr | $113,660/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open RN jobs in Arkansas
- Registered Nurse - Home Based Primary Care (HBPC)Veterans Health AdministrationFayetteville, AR$72k–$149k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 12, 2026
- Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)Veterans Health AdministrationFort Smith, AR$72k–$149k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 5, 2026
- Home Health Registered NurseCenterWell (Humana)Monticello, AR$70k–$96k/yrRNFull-time
- Nurse (Registered Nurse) Recruitment Incentive - Direct HireBureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemMultiple locations (105)$50k–$122k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Sep 30, 2027
- Home Health Registered NurseCenterWell (Humana)Fort Smith, AR$70k–$96k/yrRNFull-time
- Clinic NurseCommonSpirit HealthArkansasRNFlexible / other