Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Arkansas
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$39.72/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Arkansas is $39.72 per hour. This is 30% lower than the US average of $51.58.
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages
$39.72/hour
Arkansas
30% lower than the US average.
$51.58/hour
United States
What cities in Arkansas pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Little Rock, Arkansas and Conway, Arkansas pay Skilled Nursing Facility 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 Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $40 per hour — Little Rock, Arkansas and Conway, Arkansas pay 20% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, Arkansas | $32 | $40 |
| Conway, Arkansas | $32 | $40 |
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in Arkansas compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Texas ($55) and Missouri ($52). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $40 per hour — Kansas pays 39% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $55 | $59 |
| Texas | $55 | $72 |
| Missouri | $52 | $62 |
| Illinois | $50 | $54 |
| Kentucky | $45 | $46 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $46 |
| Louisiana | $44 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Arkansas?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility 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 Skilled Nursing Facility 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 October 4, 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
$35-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- Carlisle, AR
$35-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- East End, AR
$35-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- Beebe, AR
$35-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- CHI St. Vincent Sherwood Rehabilitation Hospital, a partner of Encompass Health
- Cabot, AR
$35-42/hour
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