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 $40.05.
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
77% lower than the US average.
$40.05/hour
Arkansas
26% lower than the US average.
$50.37/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
Tulsa, Oklahoma
$51/hour
This is 45% higher than the Fort Smith average of $28.42.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
$32/hour
This is 11% higher than the Fort Smith average of $28.42.
McKinney, Texas
$48/hour
This is 41% higher than the Fort Smith average of $28.42.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Fort Smith?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $29 per hour. For comparison, the Fort Smith, AR average for Registered Nurses is $28 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $29 | $29 |
Last updated on October 1, 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) - Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Smith
- Fort Smith, AR
$21-37/hour
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