May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Registered Nurses Salary in Arkansas

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Arkansas is $78,940, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$3,036
Federal income tax-$328
Social Security-$188
Medicare-$44
State income tax (AR)-$111
Net take-home$2,364
Annual net: $61,469Effective rate: 22.1%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Arkansas state rules; local taxes excluded.

Registered Nurses pay across Arkansas scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of registered nurses in Arkansas earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Arkansas paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Registered Nurses salary in Arkansas?

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Arkansas is $78,940 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $2,364 per biweekly check.

How much does a registered nurses take home in Arkansas after taxes?

On the median salary of $78,940, a single filer in Arkansas takes home approximately $2,364 every two weeks ($3,036 gross). The effective tax rate is 22.1%.

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