Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Arkansas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $125,660 | $135,791 | -7% |
| Median hourly wage | $60.41 | $65.28 | -7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $144,603.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Arkansas is $125,660, or about $60.41 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. Arkansas is -7% below the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in Arkansas typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 3,970 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $125,660, Arkansas offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.