How much does a nurse practitioner make in Arkansas?
$125,700a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in Arkansas. That is $60.41 an hour or $10,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.41
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,420Median: $125,700Highest 10%: $205,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,420 | $47.80 | |
| 25th | $105,500 | $50.70 | |
| Median | $125,700 | $60.41 | |
| 75th | $137,600 | $66.13 | |
| 90th | $205,800 | $98.95 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $129,300 |
| Texarkana, TX | $127,900 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $127,400 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $126,800 |
| Little Rock, AR | $126,700 |
| Memphis, TN | $124,600 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $122,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 41. Virginia | $127,800 |
| 42. West Virginia | $127,300 |
| 43. Kansas | $126,700 |
| 44. Arkansas | $125,700 |
| 45. Louisiana | $125,600 |
| 46. Ohio | $124,900 |
| 47. Mississippi | $124,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $60.41 ($125,700 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $125,700 against $132,300 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Arkansas ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays nurse practitioners the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $129,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.