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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$60.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $92,438/year ($7,703/month) for a single filer
Nurse Practitioner pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $99,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $105,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $125,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $137,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $205,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,970 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 29-1171, “Nurse Practitioners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Nurse Practitioner salary of $125,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $92,438 — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
| Gross (median) | $125,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,892 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,613 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$4,717 |
| Take-home (annual) | $92,438 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,703 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Arkansas?
- The median Nurse Practitioner salary in Arkansas is $125,660 per year ($60.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $105,450 and $137,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $125,660, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $92,438 per year ($7,703 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
- How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 3,970 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Arkansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arkansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arkansas.