Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Arkansas
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$40.14/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Arkansas is $40.14 per hour. This is 16% lower than the US average of $46.62.
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages
$40.14/hour
Arkansas
16% lower than the US average.
$46.62/hour
United States
What cities in Arkansas pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Little Rock, Arkansas and Conway, Arkansas pay Nursing Home 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 Nursing Home Nurses is $40 per hour — Little Rock, Arkansas and Conway, Arkansas pay 21% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max 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?
Illinois pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Texas ($53) and Kansas ($52). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Nursing Home Nurses is $40 per hour — Illinois pays 35% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $54 | $59 |
| Texas | $53 | $72 |
| Kansas | $52 | $59 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $47 |
| Kentucky | $43 | $46 |
| Alabama | $40 | $42 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Arkansas?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $39. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Nursing Home Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $34 | $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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- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- Wooster, AR
$36-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- Carlisle, AR
$36-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- East End, AR
$36-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- Beebe, AR
$36-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- Cabot, AR
$36-42/hour
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