PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist)
Veterans Health Administration · Little Rock, AR
$185k–$268k/ year
CRNA jobs in Springdale, AR
The median CRNA pay in the Springdale area is $40.01 per hour ($83,220 a year), with the typical range running from $40.01 to $70.71. That ranks 81st of 83 U.S. metro areas for CRNA pay, and 79th of 79 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Springdale. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Springdale.
- $40.01median pay per hour, Fayetteville
- $40–$71typical range per hour
- 50CRNAs employed in the metro area
- 91cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
CRNA pay in Springdale, AR
The metro median is 38% below the Arkansas statewide median of $64.53 per hour. Nationally the median is $107.31 per hour. BLS counts about 50 nurse anesthetists employed in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.60).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.43 | $44,570 | 80% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.01 | $83,220 | 63% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.01 | $83,220 | 63% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $70.71 | $147,080 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $106.33 | $221,170 | 1% below U.S. median |
How Springdale ranks
- 81st of 83 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 79th of 79 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Anesthetists (SOC 29-1151), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Springdale
- Overall prices in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $40.01 median hour buys what $43.80 buys at the national price level, 59% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Get the Springdale CRNA pay report
Named employers near Springdale, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportEstimate your Springdale paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,440
- Per year: $72,018
- Per month: $6,002
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Springdale
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel CRNA assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open CRNA roles in Arkansas
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Springdale as they open.
For youUpdated weekly
20+ more CRNA roles for you in Arkansas
Most are never shown on this page. Tell us your role and get the full list, with the pay on every one, in your inbox within 24 hours.
- Free
- No card
- Email only, no calls
Hospitals in Springdale
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Springdale, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CRNAs.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Medical Center-Springdale Springdale, AR | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc Springdale, AR | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Benton County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Benton County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 14 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
CRNA pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | 8 mi | $40.01/hr | 103,134 |
| Rogers, AR | 9 mi | $40.01/hr | 75,639 |
| Fort Smith, AR | 59 mi | $64.53/hr | 90,507 |
| Joplin, MO | 64 mi | $106.51/hr | 53,605 |
| Springfield, MO | 84 mi | $106.51/hr | 170,596 |
| Broken Arrow, OK | 91 mi | $115+/hr | 122,756 |
License and tax basics in Arkansas
Arkansas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Arkansas license by endorsement.
Arkansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Springdale
Springdale city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do CRNAs make in Springdale, AR?
CRNAs in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area have a median pay of $40.01 per hour, about $83,220 a year. The middle half earn between $40.01 and $70.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Springdale a good place for CRNAs once cost of living is counted?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers ranks 79th of 79 metro areas for CRNA pay after adjusting for local prices, and 81st of 83 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Where do CRNAs work in Springdale?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Springdale, led by Northwest Medical Center-Springdale. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Springdale as a CRNA?
Arkansas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Arkansas license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Springdale in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Benton County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Springdale?
The federal per diem benchmark in Springdale is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place CRNAs in Springdale?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Springdale and across Arkansas. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Springdale.
Free for every candidate
What do employers near Springdale pay CRNAs? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
20+ CRNA roles in Arkansas, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]
Your CRNA pay reportTop-paying hospitals shown · your Arkansas list by name comes with the full report
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Essentia HealthDuluth, MN · 4 postings$173.59/ hr$142–$200
- MercyWisconsin · 3 postings$152.50/ hr$88–$200
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 7 postings$145.43/ hr$130–$161
- Mass General BrighamSalem, MA · 26 postings$140.62/ hr$67–$200
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Arkansas list
2What they are offering now
Low$90Median$139.42High$191
106 CRNA postings with published pay in the US, 69 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 CRNA roles
- Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist)Permanent$185k–$268k/ year
Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.