Registered nurses in Arkansas earn an average of $67,838 per year, 16 percent less than the national average and the lowest figure nationwide, according to career website ZipRecruiter.
The site compiles salary data, which was updated Sept. 11, from both employer job postings and third-party data sources.
The average annual salary for registered nurses in the U.S. is $80,359. They earn $103,701 per year in Washington, the highest-paying state — 29 percent more than the national average.
Below are the 10 lowest-paying states for registered nurses, along with the average annual salary, starting with the lowest-paying state.
1. Arkansas ($67,838)
2. North Carolina ($68,569)
3. Kentucky ($68,910)
4. Florida ($70,741)
5. Alabama ($70,815)
6. Louisiana ($71,221)
7. West Virginia ($71,290)
8. Kansas ($73,579)
9. Missouri ($74,007)
10. Michigan ($74,408)