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Nursing Assistant Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$16.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,685/year ($2,390/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,260 Nursing Assistant jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $34,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,685 — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
| Gross (median) | $34,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,952 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,634 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,159 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,685 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,390 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Arkansas?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Arkansas is $34,430 per year ($16.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,200 and $36,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $34,430, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $28,685 per year ($2,390 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 17,260 Nursing Assistant jobs in Arkansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arkansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arkansas.