Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 1,410.
  • Nursing Assistants in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $26,690 per year or $12.83 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arkansas Nursing Assistants who work in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Assistants who work in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #8 in Arkansas for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Arkansas for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #469 in the nation for salary and #499 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #216 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Arkansas

South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $26,690 or $12.83 per hour which is 4% less than the Arkansas average salary of $27,840.

AverageSouth Arkansas Nonmetropolitan AreaArkansas% Difference
Hourly Wage$12.83$13.38-4.11%
Annual Salary$26,690$27,840-4.13%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $26,690 or $12.83 per hour which is 19% less than the U.S. average salary of $33,250.

AverageSouth Arkansas Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$12.83$15.99-19.76%
Annual Salary$26,690$33,250-19.73%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nursing Assistants in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $31,235 which compares to the Arkansas average annual salary of $27,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Arkansas average, which means South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Arkansas average.

  • Arkansas average salary is $27,840.
  • Arkansas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $31,218.
  • South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $26,690.
  • South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $31,235.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area$26,69085.45%$31,235
Arkansas$27,84089.18%$31,218
U.S.$33,250$33,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nursing Assistants earn between $23,070 and $28,430 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Assistants earn more than $28,900, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Assistants.

Approximately 10% of Nursing Assistants earn under $22,880, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Assistants.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year141Under $22,880
15%2 – 4 years212$22,880 – $23,070
25%5 – 9 years352$23,070 – $28,140
25%10 – 14 years352$28,140 – $28,430
15%15 – 20 years212$28,140 – $28,900
10%20+ years141Above $28,900
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $26,690, South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($117,110), Registered Nurses ($58,950), Nursing Instructors ($50,200), and LPNs ($40,010).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$117,110
Registered Nurses$58,950
Nursing Instructors $50,200
LPNs$40,010
Nursing Assistants$26,690
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants

The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 1,410.

Nursing Assistants earn an average of $26,690 per year or $12.83 per hour in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $31,235 per year or $15 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Practitioners($117,110), Registered Nurses($58,950), Nursing Instructors ($50,200).


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