salary$81,070 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,270per year
Top pay (top 10%)$114,190per year
Jobs in the area11,550people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Little Rock?
Cheap. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 18.9% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Little Rock, AR?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area is $81,070 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $60,270 and $114,190.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Little Rock?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 18.9% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
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.