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Registered Nurse Salary in Arkansas (2026)

Registered Nurse pay range in Arkansas

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$60,780	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$66,640	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$78,940	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$90,280	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$103,660	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 29,400 Registered Nurse jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).

Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas

A median Registered Nurse salary of $78,940 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 $61,469 — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.

Gross (median)	$78,940
Federal income tax	−$8,537
Social Security + Medicare	−$6,039
Arkansas state income tax	−$2,895
Take-home (annual)	$61,469
Take-home (monthly)	$5,122

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Arkansas?

The median Registered Nurse salary in Arkansas is $78,940 per year ($37.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,640 and $90,280.

What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Arkansas?

On the median salary of $78,940, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $61,469 per year ($5,122 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.

How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Arkansas?

BLS counts 29,400 Registered Nurse jobs in Arkansas in the latest survey (May 2025).

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