Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 140.
  • Nurse Practitioners in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $117,110 per year or $56.31 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arkansas Nurse Practitioners who work in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #1 in Arkansas for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Arkansas for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #163 in the nation for salary and #499 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #311 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Arkansas

South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $117,110 or $56.31 per hour which is 9% more than the Arkansas average salary of $107,080.

AverageSouth Arkansas Nonmetropolitan AreaArkansas% Difference
Hourly Wage$56.31$51.489.38%
Annual Salary$117,110$107,0809.37%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $117,110 or $56.31 per hour which is 0% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageSouth Arkansas Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$56.31$56.75-0.78%
Annual Salary$117,110$118,040-0.79%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $137,051 which compares to the Arkansas average annual salary of $107,080. per year.

Cost-of-living in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Arkansas average, which means South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Arkansas average.

  • Arkansas average salary is $107,080.
  • Arkansas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $120,072.
  • South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $117,110.
  • South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $137,051.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area$117,11085.45%$137,051
Arkansas$107,08089.18%$120,072
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $96,370 and $162,440 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $162,440, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $95,730, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year14Under $95,730
15%2 – 4 years21$95,730 – $96,370
25%5 – 9 years35$96,370 – $100,600
25%10 – 14 years35$100,600 – $162,440
15%15 – 20 years21$100,600 – $162,440
10%20+ years14Above $162,440
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($26,690), LPNs ($40,010), Nursing Instructors ($50,200), and Registered Nurses ($58,950).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$117,110
Registered Nurses$58,950
Nursing Instructors $50,200
LPNs$40,010
Nursing Assistants$26,690
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 140.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $117,110 per year or $56.31 per hour in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $137,051 per year or $66 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Practitioners($117,110), Registered Nurses($58,950), Nursing Instructors ($50,200).


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