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Caregiver pay in Arkansas
Home health and personal care aides in Arkansas earn a median $13.30 an hour — 23% below the U.S. median. CNAs earn $16.55. Arkansas ranks 48 of 51 for aide pay.
Home health & personal care aides
$13.30 / hour median
Most earn $11.51–$15.23. 19,840 people work in this role in Arkansas.
23% below the U.S. median ($17.21)Nursing assistants (CNAs)
$16.55 / hour median
Most earn $13.87–$18.76. 17,260 people work in this role in Arkansas.
19% below the U.S. median ($20.32)What this means for your job posts in Arkansas
- Pay $13.30 an hour and you're in the middle of the market — half of aides in Arkansas earn more.
- Pay $15.23 or more and you're in the top 10% for aide pay, which makes your post stand out.
- Below $11.51, nine in ten aides in Arkansas already earn more — expect very few applicants.
- CNAs earn a median $16.55 here, $3.25 more than aides. If you need certified staff, budget for the difference.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (bls.gov/oes). “Home health & personal care aides” is the federal category that covers most in-home caregivers. Figures include all employers, not only home-care agencies, and are hourly wages before benefits. Wages may have risen since May 2025 — always check your current state and city minimum wage.
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Caregiver pay in Arkansas: common questions
How much do caregivers make in Arkansas?
Home health and personal care aides in Arkansas earned a median $13.30 an hour in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $11.51 and $15.23.
How much do CNAs make in Arkansas?
Nursing assistants (CNAs) in Arkansas earned a median $16.55 an hour, with most between $13.87 and $18.76.
Is caregiver pay in Arkansas above the national average?
Median aide pay in Arkansas is 23% below the U.S. median of $17.21, ranking 48 of 51 (the 50 states and DC).
How many caregivers work in Arkansas?
About 19,840 home health and personal care aides and 17,260 nursing assistants were employed in Arkansas in May 2025.
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