Nursing Assistants Salary in Arkansas
Nursing Assistants in Arkansas earn a median of $34,430 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($42,260)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,260
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,840; the top 10% earn over $39,020. Nationally the range is $33,940 to $51,980.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,620 median in Arkansas
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$78,940 median in Arkansas
- Physical Therapist Aides$29,450 median in Arkansas
- Registered Nurses$78,940 median in Arkansas
- Orderlies$31,540 median in Arkansas
- Psychiatric Aides$36,270 median in Arkansas
Nursing Assistants pay in Arkansas
How much do nursing assistants make in Arkansas?
The median is $34,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,840 and the top 10% earn over $39,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for nursing assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $42,260). Living costs are not included.