AR · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Arkansas

Nurse Practitioners in Arkansas earn a median of $54.64 per hour, about $113,660 a year, and the middle half earn between $49.06 and $62.05, 12% below the U.S. median. Pick a city below to see pay, hospitals and cost of living.

Nurse Practitioner jobs by city in Arkansas

CityPopulationMedian pay / hrMedian / year
Little Rock204,774$54.64/hr$113,660
Fayetteville103,134$60.99/hr$126,860
Fort Smith90,507$53.80/hr$111,910
Springdale89,368$60.99/hr$126,860
Jonesboro82,384$54.93/hr$114,250
Rogers75,639$60.99/hr$126,860
Conway70,711$54.64/hr$113,660
North Little Rock64,498$54.64/hr$113,660
Bentonville61,791$60.99/hr$126,860

Median pay is the BLS OEWS figure for the metro area of each city, May 2024.

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Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Arkansas?

The median is $54.64 per hour, about $113,660 a year. The middle half earn between $49.06 and $62.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Which Arkansas cities pay nurse practitioners the most?

See the table above: it lists every Arkansas city with 50,000 or more residents and the median pay for its metro area.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 6 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104
  • Sharp HealthcareSan Diego, CA · 3 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104
  • MemorialCareLong Beach, CA · 4 postings$89.59/ hr$70–$109

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Low$52Median$67.39High$89

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