Clinical Nurse Specialists Salary in Arkansas
Clinical Nurse Specialists in Arkansas earn a median of $78,940 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,400
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,780; the top 10% earn over $103,660. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Arkansas
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- Hospitalists$136,880 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
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- Physician Assistants$118,430 median in Arkansas
- Psychiatrists$124,750 median in Arkansas
- Pediatricians, General$160,440 median in Arkansas
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$63,090 median in Arkansas
Clinical Nurse Specialists pay in Arkansas
How much do clinical nurse specialists make in Arkansas?
The median is $78,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,780 and the top 10% earn over $103,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for clinical nurse specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.