Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Instructors currently employed in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 70.
  • Nursing Instructors in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $50,200 per year or $24.13 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arkansas Nursing Instructors who work in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Instructors who work in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #4 in Arkansas for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Arkansas for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #220 in the nation for salary and #499 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #148 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Arkansas

South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Instructors earn an average of $50,200 or $24.13 per hour which is 12% less than the Arkansas average salary of $57,340.

AverageSouth Arkansas Nonmetropolitan AreaArkansas% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.13$27.57-12.45%
Annual Salary$50,200$57,340-12.45%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Instructors earn an average of $50,200 or $24.13 per hour which is 38% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,040.

AverageSouth Arkansas Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.13$39.44-38.81%
Annual Salary$50,200$82,040-38.81%
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 Instructors in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $58,748 which compares to the Arkansas average annual salary of $57,340. 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 $57,340.
  • Arkansas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $64,297.
  • South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $50,200.
  • South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,748.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area$50,20085.45%$58,748
Arkansas$57,34089.18%$64,297
U.S.$82,040$82,040
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 Instructors earn between $37,940 and $62,760 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Instructors earn more than $63,070, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Instructors .

Approximately 10% of Nursing Instructors earn under $37,940, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Instructors .

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $37,940
15%2 – 4 years10$37,940 – $37,940
25%5 – 9 years18$37,940 – $48,950
25%10 – 14 years18$48,950 – $62,760
15%15 – 20 years10$48,950 – $63,070
10%20+ years7Above $63,070
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 $50,200, South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Instructors tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($117,110), and Registered Nurses ($58,950).

However, Nursing Instructors tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($26,690), 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 Instructors

The number of Nursing Instructors currently employed in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 70.

Nursing Instructors earn an average of $50,200 per year or $24.13 per hour in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Instructors earn an average of $58,748 per year or $28 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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