Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Arkansas
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$40.05/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Arkansas is $40.05 per hour. This is 27% lower than the US average of $50.71.
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages
$40.05/hour
Arkansas
27% lower than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
What cities in Arkansas pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Little Rock, Arkansas and Conway, Arkansas pay Registered Nurses the most, both averaging $32 per hour. Little Rock, Arkansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Little Rock, Arkansas and Conway, Arkansas pay 20% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, Arkansas | $32 | $40 |
| Conway, Arkansas | $32 | $40 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Arkansas?
Nursing Home earns the most among Nursing specialties in Arkansas, averaging $40 per hour, followed by Rehabilitation ($40) and Long Term Care ($40). Nursing Home also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Nursing Home earns 1% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Home | $40 | $42 |
| Rehabilitation | $40 | $42 |
| Long Term Care | $40 | $42 |
| Skilled Nursing | $40 | $42 |
| ED - Emergency Department | $27 | $33 |
| Psychiatric | $27 | $29 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Arkansas compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Texas ($51) and Illinois ($49). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Kansas pays 32% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Texas | $51 | $60 |
| Illinois | $49 | $54 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $52 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Louisiana | $42 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Arkansas?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $39. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $34 | $39 |
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Gentiva Hospice
- Paragould, AR
$77K-95K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- Wooster, AR
$35-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- Carlisle, AR
$35-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- East End, AR
$35-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- Beebe, AR
$35-42/hour
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