Nursing Assistants salary
in South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $30,090–$35,720
- vs U.S. median
- -24%
- Metro rank
- #487 of 516
Nursing Assistants in the South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $32,310 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,800 jobs (May 2025). That is 24% below the U.S. median of $42,260 and 6% below the AR statewide median of $34,430. It ranks #487 of 516 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,800 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Nursing Assistants pay in other AR metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $35,820 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $35,370 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $35,210 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $32,390 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $32,020 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $30,760 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $30,760 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $29,940 |
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- Home Health and Personal Care Aidesmedian $26,260 · 2,230 jobs
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Questions
What is the average Nursing Assistants salary in South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $32,310 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,800 jobs pay between $30,090 and $35,720. The 10th percentile is $28,300 and the 90th is $36,500.
Is South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Nursing Assistants?
That is 24% below the U.S. median of $42,260 and 6% below the AR statewide median of $34,430. It ranks #487 of 516 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Nursing Assistants make an hour in South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area?
About $15.53 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $32,310 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $14.47–$17.17 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.