Nurse Practitioner salary in Arkansas
Nurse practitioners in Arkansas earn a median $125,660 a year, 5% below the national median of $132,300. That ranks #44 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $92,993.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-1171. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $125,660 | $10,472 | $4,833 | $60.41 |
| Average pay | $130,260 | $10,855 | $5,010 | $62.63 |
| Take-home (median) | $92,993 | $7,749 | $3,577 | $44.71 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $18,892 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $9,613 |
| Arkansas income tax | $4,162 |
| Take-home | $92,993 |
Arkansas's prices are 13% below the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $106,966 buys in an average-priced state. The Arkansas minimum wage is $11.00; the median nurse practitioner earns 5.5 times that.
Nurse Practitioner pay in Arkansas vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $125,660 | $92,993 | $106,966 |
| Louisiana | $125,600 | $93,732 | $106,264 |
| Mississippi | $124,730 | $92,262 | $106,105 |
| Missouri | $129,930 | $94,904 | $104,500 |
| Oklahoma | $133,390 | $96,981 | $110,403 |
| Tennessee | $117,590 | $91,555 | $99,657 |
| Texas | $131,670 | $101,262 | $104,333 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do nurse practitioners make in Arkansas?
- The median salary is $125,660 a year ($60.41 an hour), and the average is $130,260, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do nurse practitioners take home in Arkansas?
- About $92,993 a year after federal and Arkansas taxes, or $3,577 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do nurse practitioners earn more in Arkansas than the national average?
- Arkansas ranks #44 of 51 for median pay, 5% below the U.S. median of $132,300. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #11.