Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Arkansas
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$40.24/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Arkansas is $40.24 per hour. This is 14% lower than the US average of $46.00.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages
$40.24/hour
Arkansas
14% lower than the US average.
$46.00/hour
United States
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Arkansas compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Illinois ($49) and Missouri ($48). Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Kansas pays 26% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $51 | $59 |
| Illinois | $49 | $54 |
| Missouri | $48 | $58 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Arkansas?
Only TK Health reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — TK Health pays 12% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TK Health | $45 | $45 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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