salary$35,370 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,480per year
Jobs in the area5,250people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Little Rock?
Expensive. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 43.3% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Little Rock, AR?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area is $35,370 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $29,460 and $44,480.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Little Rock?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 43.3% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area.