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Registered Nurse Salary in Little Rock, Arkansas

The median registered nurse salary in Little Rock, AR is $69,037 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 3.7% above the Arkansas state average.

City Median
$69,037
vs State Avg
+$2,437
vs National
$-12,183
Cost of Living
87%

Registered Nurse Salary in Little Rock by Experience

In Little Rock, an entry-level registered nurse earns around $49,300, while experienced professionals earn up to $97,750 per year. The local cost of living index is 87% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$49,300
$-8,700 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$69,700
$-12,300 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$97,750
$-17,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Little Rock, AR

Percentile Little Rock
10th Percentile $48,790
25th Percentile $56,780
Median (50th) $69,037
75th Percentile $85,935
90th Percentile $102,680

Registered Nurse Salary in Other Arkansas Cities

Fayetteville, AR
$69,849
Pop. 93,949
Springdale, AR
$66,600
Pop. 80,433
Jonesboro, AR
$64,976
Pop. 78,576
Fort Smith, AR
$63,352
Pop. 89,142

How to Become a Registered Nurse in Little Rock

Education

Most registered nurse positions require a bachelor's degree. Little Rock and the surrounding Arkansas area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentMedication AdministrationCritical ThinkingCommunicationEMR SystemsBLS/ACLS

Job Outlook

Nationally, registered nurse employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Little Rock may vary based on local industry and population growth.