Arkansas / AR Department of Human Services / Certified Nursing Assistant

Job-title file

Certified Nursing Assistant

Provide direct patient care — assess conditions, administer treatment and medication, and coordinate with physicians.

727 employees hold this title in AR Department of Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $39,171, below the department median of $48,397.

Employees: 727
Total payroll: $28.8M
Role median: $39,171
Agency median: $48,397
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$20,253$48,290+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 727 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Certified Nursing Assistant pay vs. Arkansas

Across all employers in Arkansas, the median wage for Nursing Assistants — about 17,260 people — is $34,430. AR Department of Human Services pays a median base salary of $39,171 for this role, 14% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where AR Department of Human Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$28,840

$30,200

$34,430

$36,070

$39,020

AR Department of Human Services median · $39,171

The bar is the range of annual wages for Nursing Assistants across every employer in Arkansas, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows AR Department of Human Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Nursing Assistants — about 1,448,910 people — is $42,260. AR Department of Human Services’s median base salary is 7% below that national figure, about the 35th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$33,940

$37,260

$42,260

$47,220

$51,980

AR Department of Human Services median · $39,171

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Arkansas range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 724 of 727 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at AR Department of Human Services is $39,171, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Arkansas

Certified Nursing Assistant is held in 3 Arkansas departments. In AR Department of Human Services, the median of $39,171 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

$39,171 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$39,171 · 50

Median total compensation for the Certified Nursing Assistant role in other Arkansasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Certified Nursing Assistant beyond Arkansas

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In Arkansas, the median of $39,171 ranks #3 of 7. See Certified Nursing Assistant across all of Arkansas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$136,259 · 675

California

$54,395 · 1,956

Florida

$38,128 · 11

New York Public Authorities

$22,737 · 672

Rhode Island

$19,729 · 89

Cook County, Illinois

$0 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Certified Nursing Assistantroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Tawny Hawkins

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$41,271

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,271
Hire date: 03-31-2019
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22130601

Tawny Hawkins works as a Certified Nursing Assistant for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-31-2019. Tawny earned $41,271 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Carol Martin

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$41,257

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,257
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,257
Hire date: 03-02-1991
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22111941

At AR Department of Human Services, Carol Martin serves as a Certified Nursing Assistant within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-02-1991. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,257. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Anthony Williams

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$41,257

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,257
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,257
Hire date: 10-02-2020
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102407

At AR Department of Human Services, Anthony Williams serves as a Certified Nursing Assistant within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-02-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,257. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Amanda Beene

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$41,148

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,148
Hire date: 09-07-2010
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099574

Amanda Beene holds the role of Certified Nursing Assistant at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-07-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,148. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Kimberly Mcdade

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$40,846

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,846
Hire date: 12-16-2018
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110953

At AR Department of Human Services, Kimberly Mcdade serves as a Certified Nursing Assistant within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-16-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,846. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Kenneth Nutt

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$40,841

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,841
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,841
Hire date: 11-09-2015
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099420

Kenneth Nutt works as a Certified Nursing Assistant for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 11-09-2015. Kenneth earned $40,841 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Clayton Jr

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$40,841

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,841
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,841
Hire date: 03-17-2013
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110505

Clayton Jr is a Certified Nursing Assistant at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-17-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $40,841. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Lacy Garis

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$40,653

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,653
Hire date: 02-20-2011
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098279

Lacy Garis is a Certified Nursing Assistant at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-20-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $40,653. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Carol Jones

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$40,504

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,504
Hire date: 03-07-2010
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099744

Carol Jones works as a Certified Nursing Assistant for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-07-2010. Carol earned $40,504 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Philip Case

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$40,504

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,504
Hire date: 07-19-2015
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22110146

Philip Case is a Certified Nursing Assistant at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-19-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $40,504. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Marvana Creekmore

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$40,456

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,456
Hire date: 08-12-1996
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103389

Marvana Creekmore is a Certified Nursing Assistant at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-12-1996. 2026 total compensation came to $40,456. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Brian Justice

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$40,456

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,456
Hire date: 10-15-2001
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102141

Brian Justice is a Certified Nursing Assistant at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-15-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $40,456. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Jason Benton

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$40,456

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,456
Hire date: 07-12-1998
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100023

Jason Benton holds the role of Certified Nursing Assistant at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-12-1998. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,456. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Lawanda Harris

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$40,448

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,448
Hire date: 01-13-2008
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22111484

Lawanda Harris is a Certified Nursing Assistant at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-13-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $40,448. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Joseline Keefer

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$40,448

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,448
Hire date: 03-28-2005
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098240

Joseline Keefer is a Certified Nursing Assistant at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-28-2005. 2026 total compensation came to $40,448. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Joy Waters

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$40,448

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,448
Hire date: 12-03-2000
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22102862

Joy Waters holds the role of Certified Nursing Assistant at AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-03-2000. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,448. Their pay grade is Sgs03.

Tanisha Rainey

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$40,340

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,340
Hire date: 03-05-2025
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22111717

At AR Department of Human Services, Tanisha Rainey serves as a Certified Nursing Assistant within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-05-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,340. They are classified at grade Sgs03.

Stephanie Dobbins

Certified Nursing Assistant/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$40,280

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $40,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,280
Hire date: 09-08-2008
Pay grade: Sgs03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: THT01I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100471

Stephanie Dobbins works as a Certified Nursing Assistant for AR Department of Human Services within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 09-08-2008. Stephanie earned $40,280 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs03.