How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Arkansas?

BLS puts the average Nurse Practitioner pay in Arkansas at $130,260 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Arkansas, after federal taxes, FICA, and Arkansas state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $95,679 annually ($7,973/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Arkansas?

On a $130,260 salary in Arkansas, your take-home pay is approximately $95,679/year or $7,973/month. Federal tax: $19,996. State tax: $4,619. FICA: $9,965.

Is $130,260 a good Nurse Practitioner salary?

$130,260 is the BLS average Nurse Practitioner pay in Arkansas, 5% below the US average of $137,300 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Arkansas earn between $105,450 and $137,550.

How do Arkansas taxes affect Nurse Practitioner salaries?

Arkansas levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $130,260 is $4,619. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 26.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Nurse Practitioners?

In Arkansas, the top 10% earn over $205,810 and the bottom 10% under $99,420 (BLS, May 2025). BLS projects 38% growth 2022-2032 — one of fastest-growing US occupations. Full Practice Authority states (24 states + DC as of 2026) drive uniquely high NP scope + independent practice opportunity. PMHNP shortage post-2020 mental health crisis = highest specialty premium. Aesthetic NP cash-pay 1099 path uniquely lucrative. Related roles include: FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner), AGNP (Adult-Gerontology NP), PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health NP), PNP (Pediatric NP), WHNP (Women's Health NP), ACNP (Acute Care NP), CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist), CNM (Nurse Midwife).

How can a Nurse Practitioner in Arkansas reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Arkansas (2026)

Average Nurse Practitioner pay in Arkansas

$130,260/year

≈ $63/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $105,450–$137,550

US average: $137,300

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$95,679/year

$7,973/month · effective tax rate 26.55%

Federal $19,996
State $4,619
FICA $9,965
Take-home

Pay by role in Arkansas

Senior CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist)$195,000–$265,000+ TC
Senior Acute Care NP (UAMS / Baptist)$125,000–$175,000+ TC
Senior FNP (Primary Care)$98,000–$138,000+ TC
Senior Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)$118,000–$162,000+ TC
Senior Pediatric NP (PNP)$98,000–$138,000+ TC
Senior Women Health NP (WHNP)$98,000–$138,000+ TC

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$95,679
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$7,973
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,680
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$46/hr
Federal Tax	$19,996
State Tax	$4,619
FICA Taxes	$9,965
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	26.55%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Nurse Practitioners earn the same — not even close

Arkansas's nurse practitioner market is anchored by UAMS College of Nursing + UAMS NP practice (the only AR academic medical center with substantial APP workforce + UAMS College of Nursing FNP + AGACNP + PNP + WHNP programs as the only AR R1 NP-granting institution), Arkansas Children's Hospital APP workforce, Baptist Health System + CHI St. Vincent + Mercy NW Arkansas APP, plus UCA College of Nursing FNP + UA Eleanor Mann School of Nursing + Harding University Carr College of Nursing + ASU NP programs. AR Act 829 of 2023 (effective Jan 1 2024) expanded NP prescriptive authority for NPs with 6,240 hours of supervised practice + DEA registration + AR-specific certification — a substantial expansion from prior collaborative practice requirements.

Senior CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist)

$195,000–$265,000+ TC

CRNA at UAMS + Baptist + CHI St Vincent + Mercy NW AR + Washington Regional · highest AR APRN ceiling

Senior Acute Care NP (UAMS / Baptist)

$125,000–$175,000+ TC

AGACNP at UAMS + Baptist + CHI St Vincent + AR Children · high-acuity tertiary + ICU + ER + trauma

Senior FNP (Primary Care)

$98,000–$138,000+ TC

FNP at UAMS + AR FQHC + RHC · primary care · post-Act 829 6,240-hr expanded prescriptive authority

Senior Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)

$118,000–$162,000+ TC

PMHNP at UAMS Behavioral + AR State Hospital + AR Department of Human Services + private

Senior Pediatric NP (PNP)

$98,000–$138,000+ TC

PNP at Arkansas Children Hospital + AR Children NW Springdale + private AR pediatric practice

Senior Women Health NP (WHNP)

$98,000–$138,000+ TC

WHNP at UAMS OB-GYN + Baptist + Mercy + private AR OB-GYN groups

Senior Hospitalist NP / Surgical NP

$115,000–$162,000+ TC

Hospitalist NP + surgical NP at AR tertiary academic medical centers · cardiac + neuro + ortho

Senior FNP (Rural / AR Delta / HPSA)

$108,000–$148,000+ TC

FNP at AR FQHC + RHC + UAMS rural + AR Delta + Ozarks HPSA · AR NHSC scholarship + LRP eligible

Mid-Level NP (3-6 yrs)

$82,000–$118,000

Mid-career NP at AR enterprise · transitioning to senior band

New Grad NP (0-2 yrs)

$72,000–$95,000

New grad NP · UAMS + UCA + UA + Harding + ASU NP program pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: AR Act 829 of 2023 is one of the country's most distinctive recent NP scope-of-practice expansion laws and a feature most national NP surveys understate for AR. AR Act 829 of 2023 (signed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders April 2023, effective January 1, 2024) substantially expanded AR NP prescriptive authority by allowing NPs with 6,240 hours of supervised collaborative practice + DEA registration + AR-specific certification to prescribe Schedule II-V controlled substances + practice with reduced physician supervision requirements — a substantial expansion from prior AR collaborative practice requirements. AR retains a collaborative practice framework rather than granting full practice authority equivalent to neighboring full practice authority states (OK + IA + KS + others) but the Act 829 reform substantially reduced practice barriers + improved AR NP scope. The UAMS APP workforce (the only AR academic medical center + ~10K employees + substantial UAMS-employed NPs + the substantial UAMS College of Nursing as the only AR R1 NP-granting institution + UAMS FNP + AGACNP + PNP + WHNP + PMHNP programs) operates substantial in-house NP recruitment + APP credentialing across UAMS Medical Center + UAMS Cancer Institute + Arkansas Children + Baptist Health + CHI St Vincent + Mercy NW AR system partnerships. Senior UAMS CRNAs clear $195-265K+ TC = the highest AR APRN compensation tier. UAMS College of Nursing + UCA Conway + UA Fayetteville Eleanor Mann + Harding Carr + ASU produce AR NP graduates. The substantial AR Delta + Ozarks rural HPSA + FQHC + RHC + community health center NP demand supports substantial AR NHSC Scholarship + Loan Repayment Program eligible AR NP placements. AR progressive 2-4.4% top phasing 3.9% by 2026 + AR RTW since 1947 + AR property tax ~0.61% + no state estate tax.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Nurse Practitioners in Arkansas and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Arkansas 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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