NP Salary in Arkansas
Open nurse practitioner roles in Arkansas, the state's practice rules, and how pay data is published here.
Median posted pay
Sample too small
Published at 5 or more postings from 3 or more employers, none above 40%
Open NP roles
7
From 4 employers in AR
National median wage
$132,300
BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025
Licensure
Practicing in Arkansas
Arkansas practice environment
AANP classifies Arkansas as a reduced practice state. Arkansas NPs need a collaborative practice agreement, typically with a physician, to prescribe unless they hold a certificate of full independent practice authority. An NP can apply for that certificate after 6,240 hours of practice under an agreement with a physician or with prescriptive authority in another jurisdiction. Arkansas is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (verified against the NCSBN roster on August 11, 2026). Licensure applications run through the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
Where the roles are
Employers and cities hiring in Arkansas
Employers hiring in Arkansas
The employers with the most open NP roles in Arkansas right now are Ennoble Care (4 roles), DaVita (1) and Lyra Health (1). 1 other employer accounts for the remaining 1 posting.
- Ennoble Care4 listings
- DaVita1 listing
- Lyra Health1 listing
- Thriveworks1 listing
| City | Open roles | Posted median |
|---|---|---|
| Conway | 1 | Not published |
| El Dorado | 1 | Not published |
| Fayetteville | 1 | Not published |
| Fort Smith | 1 | Not published |
| Little Rock | 1 | Not published |
| Marion | 1 | Not published |
Open roles
What employers are hiring for in Arkansas
Arkansas listing mix
7 open roles from 4 employers. 1 remote, 1 hybrid, 5 on site. 5 were added in the last 30 days. The newest was posted on October 15, 2026.
Nearby
States near Arkansas
| State | AANP classification | Compact status | Open NP roles | Posted median | License guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Restricted Practice | Compact State | 46 | $139K | Read guide |
| Oklahoma | Restricted Practice | Compact State | 16 | Not published | Read guide |
| Missouri | Restricted Practice | Compact State | 9 | Not published | Read guide |
| Tennessee | Restricted Practice | Compact State | 23 | Not published | Read guide |
| Mississippi | Reduced Practice | Compact State | 2 | Not published | Read guide |
| Louisiana | Reduced Practice | Compact State | None | Not published | Read guide |
Questions
NP salary in Arkansas: FAQ
What is the median NP salary in Arkansas?
2 postings in Arkansas state a salary. A state median appears once at least 5 postings from at least 3 employers do, with no single employer above 40% of them. The national median for nurse practitioners is $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).
How many NP jobs are open in Arkansas?
Arkansas has 7 open NP roles from 4 employers on NP Hiring, 2 postings of which state an annual salary.
Does Arkansas give nurse practitioners full practice authority?
AANP classifies Arkansas as a reduced practice state. Arkansas NPs need a collaborative practice agreement, typically with a physician, to prescribe unless they hold a certificate of full independent practice authority. An NP can apply for that certificate after 6,240 hours of practice under an agreement with a physician or with prescriptive authority in another jurisdiction.
Is Arkansas part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Arkansas is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact, verified against the NCSBN roster on August 11, 2026.
Which employers have the most open NP roles in Arkansas?
Ennoble Care (4), DaVita (1) and Lyra Health (1).
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