Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Smith, AR
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$28.42/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Fort Smith, AR is $28.42 per hour. This is 4% lower than the Arkansas average of $29.49.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Fort Smith, AR compared to State and National Averages
$28.42/hour
Fort Smith, AR
16% lower than the US average.
$29.49/hour
Arkansas
12% lower than the US average.
$33.11/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Fort Smith Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Fort Smith Compare to Other Cities
Tulsa, Oklahoma
$31/hour
This is 10% higher than the Fort Smith average of $28.42.
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
$30/hour
This is 6% higher than the Fort Smith average of $28.42.
Olathe, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 13% higher than the Fort Smith average of $28.42.
What cities in Arkansas pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, Arkansas | $32 | $40 |
| Conway, Arkansas | $32 | $40 |
Last updated on February 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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