Nurse Practitioners pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for nurse practitioners is $60.41 an hour ($125,660 a year). About 3,970 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($132,300). Arkansas ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse practitioners in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $47.80 | $99,420 |
| 25% of workers | $50.70 | $105,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.41 | $125,660 |
| 75% of workers | $66.13 | $137,550 |
| 90% of workers | $98.95 | $205,810 |
Nurse Practitioners pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith | $129,270 | 270 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $127,380 | 600 |
| Jonesboro | $126,760 | 280 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $126,680 | 1,360 |
| Hot Springs | $122,940 | 210 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nurse practitioners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +41% over ten years, much faster than average · about 29,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $78,940 |
| Paramedics | $50,310 |
| Physician Assistants | $118,430 |
| Pharmacists | $136,060 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,010 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $83,580 |
| Occupational Therapists | $106,360 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $73,870 |
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