Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$40.41/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Arkansas is $40.41 per hour. This is 20% lower than the US average of $48.47.

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages

$40.41/hour

Arkansas

20% lower than the US average.

$48.47/hour

United States

What cities in Arkansas pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Little Rock, Arkansas and Conway, Arkansas pay Long Term Care 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 Long Term Care Nurses is $40 per hour — Little Rock, Arkansas and Conway, Arkansas pay 21% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Little Rock, Arkansas$32$40
Conway, Arkansas$32$40
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Arkansas compare to nearby states?

Texas pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Missouri ($56) and Kansas ($55). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Long Term Care Nurses is $40 per hour — Texas pays 51% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Texas$61$72
Missouri$56$62
Kansas$55$59
Illinois$52$54
Oklahoma$44$46
Kentucky$44$46
Alabama$41$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 $35 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 14% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$35$39

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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