Registered Nurses Salary in Arkansas
Registered Nurses in Arkansas earn a median of $78,940 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
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
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Critical Care Nurses$78,940 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,620 median in Arkansas
- Acute Care Nurses$78,940 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Practitioners$125,660 median in Arkansas
- Physician Assistants$118,430 median in Arkansas
- Midwives$37,660 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
Registered Nurses pay in Arkansas
How much do registered nurses 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 registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.