Arkansas / AR Department of Human Services / Registered Nurse

Job-title file

Registered Nurse

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

250 employees hold this title in AR Department of Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $75,245, above the department median of $48,397.

Employees: 250
Total payroll: $19.4M
Role median: $75,245
Agency median: $48,397
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$17,553$98,890+

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

How total compensation varies among the 250 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

Registered Nurse pay vs. Arkansas

Across all employers in Arkansas, the median wage for Registered Nurses — about 29,400 people — is $78,940. AR Department of Human Services pays a median base salary of $75,245 for this role, 5% below that figure — about the 42nd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

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

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$60,780

$66,640

$78,940

$90,280

$103,660

AR Department of Human Services median · $75,245

The bar is the range of annual wages for Registered Nurses 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 Registered Nurses — about 3,379,720 people — is $97,550. AR Department of Human Services’s median base salary is 23% below that national figure, about the 18th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$68,940

$80,330

$97,550

$112,350

$137,470

AR Department of Human Services median · $75,245

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 248 of 250 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 $75,245, 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

Registered Nurse is held in 9 Arkansas departments. In AR Department of Human Services, the median of $75,245 ranks #6 of 9.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Education

$99,193 · 1

Department of the Inspector General

$87,197 · 1

Workers' Compensation Community

$84,753 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$80,745 · 8

AR Department of Health

$76,177 · 170

Arkansas Minority Health Community

$75,245 · 1

AR State Board of Nursing

$75,245 · 3

AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

$75,245 · 2

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

Compare jurisdictions

Registered Nurse beyond Arkansas

This role is reported in 15 jurisdictions. In Arkansas, the median of $75,245 ranks #8 of 15. See Registered Nurse across all of Arkansas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$256,713 · 1,911

$182,642 · 4,768

$150,727 · 15

$122,503 · 2,781

$115,950 · 906

$92,515 · 737

$90,863 · 1,024

$71,400 · 39

Median total compensation for comparable Registered Nurseroles 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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Sarah Proffitt

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$86,621

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $86,621
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,621
Hire date: 10-03-2010
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22107041

Sarah Proffitt holds the role of Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 10-03-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,621. Their pay grade is Med05.

Rachael Brock

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$86,598

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $86,598
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,598
Hire date: 09-29-2009
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098643

Rachael Brock holds the role of Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 09-29-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,598. Their pay grade is Med05.

Summer Weston

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$86,100

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $86,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,100
Hire date: 07-10-2009
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22152272

Summer Weston holds the role of Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 07-10-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,100. Their pay grade is Med05.

Ashley Cardin

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$86,100

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $86,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,100
Hire date: 02-13-2017
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22178658

At AR Department of Human Services, Ashley Cardin serves as a Registered Nurse within Medical. Records show a hire date of 02-13-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,100. They are classified at grade Med05.

Stacy Dillion

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$85,903

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $85,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,903
Hire date: 07-18-1993
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099220

Stacy Dillion is a Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Records show a hire date of 07-18-1993. 2026 total compensation came to $85,903. They are classified at grade Med05.

Amy Mcfall

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$85,817

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $85,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,817
Hire date: 04-09-2018
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22109874

Amy Mcfall is a Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Records show a hire date of 04-09-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $85,817. They are classified at grade Med05.

Harry Thurman

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$85,376

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $85,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,376
Hire date: 12-08-2003
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099854

Harry Thurman is a Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Records show a hire date of 12-08-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $85,376. They are classified at grade Med05.

Hannah Raines

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$85,029

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $85,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,029
Hire date: 02-26-2018
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097366

At AR Department of Human Services, Hannah Raines serves as a Registered Nurse within Medical. Records show a hire date of 02-26-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,029. They are classified at grade Med05.

Candace Branscum

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$84,291

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $84,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,291
Hire date: 08-16-2015
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143247

Candace Branscum holds the role of Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 08-16-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,291. Their pay grade is Med05.

Brandy Nixon

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$84,193

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $84,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,193
Hire date: 04-22-2007
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22101150

Brandy Nixon is a Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Records show a hire date of 04-22-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $84,193. They are classified at grade Med05.

Deanna Ellis

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$83,923

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $83,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,923
Hire date: 09-03-2023
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22111423

Deanna Ellis works as a Registered Nurse for AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 09-03-2023. Deanna earned $83,923 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med05.

Lisa Bates

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$83,923

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $83,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,923
Hire date: 05-12-2024
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103674

Lisa Bates works as a Registered Nurse for AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 05-12-2024. Lisa earned $83,923 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med05.

Holly Stuart

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$83,718

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $83,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,718
Hire date: 11-16-2009
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103224

Holly Stuart is a Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Records show a hire date of 11-16-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $83,718. They are classified at grade Med05.

Tracy Smith

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$83,709

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $83,709
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,709
Hire date: 01-30-2017
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098350

At AR Department of Human Services, Tracy Smith serves as a Registered Nurse within Medical. Records show a hire date of 01-30-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,709. They are classified at grade Med05.

Tara Smith

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$83,593

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $83,593
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,593
Hire date: 08-22-2021
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097399

Tara Smith holds the role of Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 08-22-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,593. Their pay grade is Med05.

Thelma Fox

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$83,593

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $83,593
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,593
Hire date: 08-22-2021
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22111295

At AR Department of Human Services, Thelma Fox serves as a Registered Nurse within Medical. Records show a hire date of 08-22-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,593. They are classified at grade Med05.

David Mccalman

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$83,593

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $83,593
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,593
Hire date: 11-28-2021
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22099023

David Mccalman holds the role of Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 11-28-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,593. Their pay grade is Med05.

Iona Harvell

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$82,898

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,898
Hire date: 11-28-2016
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143367

Iona Harvell holds the role of Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 11-28-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,898. Their pay grade is Med05.

Tonya Gavin

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$82,898

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,898
Hire date: 04-22-2009
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100573

Tonya Gavin is a Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Records show a hire date of 04-22-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $82,898. They are classified at grade Med05.

Rachel Jones

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$82,898

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,898
Hire date: 07-27-2015
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098984

Rachel Jones works as a Registered Nurse for AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 07-27-2015. Rachel earned $82,898 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med05.

Lorie Rachel

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$82,898

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,898
Hire date: 10-17-2013
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22098293

Lorie Rachel holds the role of Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 10-17-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,898. Their pay grade is Med05.

Abisola Arikawe

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$82,898

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,898
Hire date: 05-24-2008
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143374

Abisola Arikawe works as a Registered Nurse for AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 05-24-2008. Abisola earned $82,898 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med05.

Penny Hart

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$82,898

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,898
Hire date: 07-22-1995
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22111397

Penny Hart works as a Registered Nurse for AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 07-22-1995. Penny earned $82,898 in 2026. Their pay grade is Med05.

Shelly Barnes

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$82,898

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,898
Hire date: 11-21-2013
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22103211

At AR Department of Human Services, Shelly Barnes serves as a Registered Nurse within Medical. Records show a hire date of 11-21-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,898. They are classified at grade Med05.

Angela Ziegenhorn

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$82,898

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,898
Hire date: 03-31-2008
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100322

Angela Ziegenhorn is a Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Records show a hire date of 03-31-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $82,898. They are classified at grade Med05.

Karen Langston

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$82,898

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,898
Hire date: 03-24-2008
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143372

At AR Department of Human Services, Karen Langston serves as a Registered Nurse within Medical. Records show a hire date of 03-24-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,898. They are classified at grade Med05.

Kyle Sweat

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$82,898

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,898
Hire date: 08-26-2009
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22143245

Kyle Sweat is a Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Records show a hire date of 08-26-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $82,898. They are classified at grade Med05.

Debbie Wheeler

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$82,898

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,898
Hire date: 01-18-2013
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22100586

Debbie Wheeler is a Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Records show a hire date of 01-18-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $82,898. They are classified at grade Med05.

Jeffrey Laux

Registered Nurse/AR Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$82,773

Sub-department: Medical
Base pay: $82,773
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,773
Hire date: 01-10-2021
Pay grade: Med05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: MNU06P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22097941

Jeffrey Laux holds the role of Registered Nurse at AR Department of Human Services within Medical. Their hire date on record is 01-10-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,773. Their pay grade is Med05.