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ICU nurse pay in Arkansas

$81,266median posted offer#45 of 45 states for ICU

ICU nurses in Arkansas are being offered a median $81,266 a year across 18 live postings that state pay — 22% below the national ICU median of $104,000. Updated October 26, 2026.

$81k median
10th percentile
$78k
25th percentile
$79k
75th percentile
$93k
90th percentile
$100k

Where does your pay sit in ICU in Arkansas?

Checked against 18 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.

$81k median
10th percentile
$78k
25th percentile
$79k
75th percentile
$93k
90th percentile
$100k

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Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.

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What to do with this

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Questions nurses ask

How much do ICU nurses make in Arkansas?
Across 18 live ICU postings in Arkansas that state pay, the median offer is $81,266 a year. The middle half runs $78,946–$93,079, and the top 10% start at $100,315.
Is Arkansas a good state for ICU nurses?
On posted pay, Arkansas ranks #45 of 45 states for ICU. The median there is 22% below the national ICU median of $104,000. Pay is one axis — shift, ratios, and cost of living decide whether the job is worth it.