Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Arkansas
Across 121 live Nurse Practitioner listings in Arkansas, median advertised pay is $164K (75th percentile $170K), based on the 37 that state a salary; Arkansas ranks 46th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are UnitedHealth Group (16), Urgent Team Walk-in Urgent Care (10), VenVisor Health (8).
121+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 37 roles pay ~$164k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Nurse Practitioner Pay in Arkansas: Live Market and State Comparison
Live nurse practitioner listings in Arkansas today, then Arkansas against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 121
- Live median
- $164k
- 75th $170k · n=37
- 12-mo median
- $127k
- Pay rank
- #46 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.1/10 · #46
- 12-mo postings
- 391
Nurse Practitioner roles in Arkansas advertise $8k below the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $163k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs AR | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (this page) | $127k | — | 5.1/10 | 391 |
| California#1 | $163k | +$36k | 5.3/10 | 3116 |
| Louisianaborders | $135k | +$9k | 4.8/10 | 572 |
| Texasborders | $133k | +$6k | 5.4/10 | 2621 |
| Mississippiborders | $133k | +$6k | 5.1/10 | 348 |
| Oklahomaborders | $129k | +$3k | 5.1/10 | 366 |
| Missouriborders | $129k | +$2k | 5.5/10 | 804 |
| Tennesseeborders | $128k | +$1k | 5.2/10 | 882 |
“borders” = shares a border with Arkansas; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 20, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- UnitedHealth Group (16), Urgent Team Walk-in Urgent Care (10), VenVisor Health (8)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Nurse Practitioner jobs in Arkansas.
How much do nurse practitioners earn in Arkansas?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of nurse practitioners. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid nurse practitioner jobs available?
Some nurse practitioners roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which nurse practitioner jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every nurse practitioner role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 100% with no on-call and 100% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
What types of employers hire nurse practitioners?
Nurse practitioners are hired by hospitals, health systems, group practices, telehealth companies, and community clinics. WeekdayDoc lists verified roles across these settings, each screened for work-life balance.
How many nurse practitioner jobs in Arkansas are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 121 nurse practitioners positions in Arkansas listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Arkansas
UnitedHealth Group16 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Urgent Team Walk-in Urgent Care10 open roles here · WLB 50/100VenVisor Health8 open roles here · WLB 75/100
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences6 open roles here · WLB 72/100University of Arkansas System6 open roles here · WLB 71/100
Arkansas Children's Hospital4 open roles here · WLB 68/100Washington Regional Medical System4 open roles here · WLB 50/100
Advantmed3 open roles here · WLB 75/100