Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Arkansas

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$40.02/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Arkansas is $40.02 per hour. This is 22% lower than the US average of $48.89.

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages

$40.02/hour

Arkansas

22% lower than the US average.

$48.89/hour

United States

How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Arkansas compare to nearby states?

Kansas pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Missouri ($52) and Illinois ($51). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Long Term Care Nurses is $40 per hour — Kansas pays 36% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Kansas	$54	$59
Missouri	$52	$62
Illinois	$51	$54
Oklahoma	$44	$46
Kentucky	$44	$46
Mississippi	$41	$42
Alabama	$40	$42
Tennessee	$39	$40

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Arkansas?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care 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 Long Term Care 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 September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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