Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Arkansas

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$40.27/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Arkansas is $40.27 per hour. This is 7% lower than the US average of $42.91.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages

$40.27/hour

Arkansas

7% lower than the US average.

$42.91/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 $53 per hour, followed by Texas ($50) and Illinois ($47). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Kansas pays 32% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Kansas	$53	$59
Texas	$50	$61
Illinois	$47	$54
Missouri	$47	$58
Oklahoma	$45	$49
Kentucky	$44	$46
Louisiana	$41	$43
Alabama	$40	$40
Tennessee	$38	$40
Mississippi	$26	$28

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Arkansas?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $39. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 18% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$33	$39

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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