Nurse Practitioner Salary in Arkansas: $125,660 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Arkansas earn a median of $125,660 per year — $60.41 an hour — $6,640 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #44 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Arkansas NPs earn between $99,420 and $205,810. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Arkansas NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Arkansas NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Arkansas
The median NP in Arkansas out-earns the median RN by $46,720 per year (59%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Arkansas With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Arkansas side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Arkansas | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $125,660 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $60.41/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $99,420 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $137,550 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $205,810 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 3,970 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Arkansas’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Arkansas?
NPs in Arkansas earn a median of $125,660 per year — $60.41 per hour — $6,640 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Arkansas #44 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Arkansas?
The median NP in Arkansas earns $125,660 versus $78,940 for the median RN — a difference of $46,720 per year (59%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Arkansas?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Arkansas, the 10th percentile is $99,420 and the 25th percentile is $105,450. Most NPs move toward the $125,660 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Arkansas?
3,970 nurse practitioners are employed in Arkansas per the BLS May 2025 estimates.