Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,991/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Fort Smith, AR is $1,991 per week. This is 7% higher than the Arkansas average of $1,843.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 24 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Fort Smith, AR compared to State and National Averages

$1,991/week

Fort Smith, AR

10% lower than the US average.

$1,843/week

Arkansas

19% lower than the US average.

$2,199/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Fort Smith Compare to Other Cities

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Tulsa, Oklahoma

$1,925/week

This is 4% lower than the Fort Smith average of $1,996.

Little Rock, Arkansas

$2,168/week

This is 8% higher than the Fort Smith average of $1,996.

Durant, Oklahoma

$1,870/week

This is 7% lower than the Fort Smith average of $1,996.

What cities in Arkansas pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Bentonville, Arkansas pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,150 per week, followed by Little Rock, Arkansas ($2,050) and Russellville, Arkansas ($1,930). Little Rock, Arkansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,795. For comparison, the Fort Smith, AR average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,991 per week — Bentonville, Arkansas pays 8% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bentonville, Arkansas$2,150$2,150
Little Rock, Arkansas$2,050$2,795
Russellville, Arkansas$1,930$1,930

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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