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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$125,660/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$60.41/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
3,970
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$144,541 #13 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Arkansas, explained

Nurse practitioners in Arkansas earn a median of $125,660 per year ($60.41 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $99,420, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $205,810. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $125,660 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $125,660 is worth about $144,541 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #13 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$99,420
$47.80/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$125,660
$60.41/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$205,810
$98.95/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $125,660 $144,541 —
Oklahoma $133,390 $151,850 −$7,730
Texas $131,670 $135,663 −$6,010
Missouri $129,930 $143,068 −$4,270
Louisiana $125,600 $142,392 +$60
Mississippi $124,730 $143,445 +$930
Tennessee $117,590 $127,996 +$8,070

Nurse Practitioner in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Arkansas?

Nurse practitioners in Arkansas earn a median of $125,660 per year ($60.41 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay nurse practitioners well?

At $125,660, Arkansas pays 5% below the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 3,970 work in the state.

Nurse Practitioner salary in other states

California · $168,520 New Jersey · $159,310 Washington · $156,100 Oregon · $155,680 Alaska · $155,170 New York · $153,510 Massachusetts · $142,440 Nevada · $140,670 Connecticut · $138,470 New Hampshire · $137,550 New Mexico · $137,520 Montana · $137,210

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