DOL Median (Arkansas)
$77,097
vs National
+19.8%
National: $64,355BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$86,626
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$77,097
+19.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,355
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Registered Nurses in Arkansas earns $77,097 in nominal terms, which is 19.8% above the national average of $64,355. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 89.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $86,626 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arkansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PHI Health, LLC | $107,062 | 1 |
| JOHNSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | $47,133 | 1 |
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How much does a Registered Nurses make in Arkansas?
The median Registered Nurses salary in Arkansas is $77,097 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Arkansas a good place to work as a Registered Nurses?
A Registered Nurses in Arkansas earns 19.8% more than the national median of $64,355, or $86,626 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.