Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Arkansas

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Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$40.32/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Arkansas is $40.32 per hour. This is 19% lower than the US average of $47.95.

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages

$40.32/hour

Arkansas

19% lower than the US average.

$47.95/hour

United States

How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Arkansas compare to nearby states?

Kansas pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Illinois ($52) and Oklahoma ($45). Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Nursing Home Nurses is $40 per hour — Kansas pays 33% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Kansas	$54	$59
Illinois	$52	$54
Oklahoma	$45	$46
Kentucky	$43	$46
Alabama	$40	$42
Tennessee	$39	$40
Mississippi	$28	$37

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 September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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