Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Smith, AR
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$28.42/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Fort Smith, AR is $28.42 per hour. This is 41% lower than the Arkansas average of $40.08.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Fort Smith, AR compared to State and National Averages
$28.42/hour
Fort Smith, AR
67% lower than the US average.
$40.08/hour
Arkansas
18% lower than the US average.
$47.38/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Fort Smith Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Fort Smith Compare to Other Cities
Rogers, Arkansas
$29/hour
This is 3% higher than the Fort Smith average of $28.42.
Joplin, Missouri
$22/hour
This is 27% lower than the Fort Smith average of $28.42.
Paris, Texas
$30/hour
This is 4% higher than the Fort Smith average of $28.42.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Fort Smith?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $29 | $29 |
Last updated on June 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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