Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $186,780 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $89.80
10th percentile $133,530
90th percentile $216,170
Employed locally 90
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $133,530
    25th
    $139,470
    50th (median)
    $186,780
    75th
    $186,780
    90th
    $216,170

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Anesthetists salary vs area income 286% Median Nurse Anesthetists salary is 186% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Anesthetists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jacksonville, FL $416,000
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $364,830
    Springfield, MA $357,740
    Fayetteville, NC $331,760
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $323,490
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $323,470

    Nearby metros — Nurse Anesthetists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $364,830
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $323,490
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $323,470
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $321,030
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $298,910
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $290,090

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,410
    Physicians, All Other $74,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,820
    Physical Therapists $94,970
    Nurse Practitioners $113,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Little Rock, AR is $89.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $144.27 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Little Rock, AR is 16.3% below the national median of $223,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Anesthetists in Little Rock?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $133,530 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $139,470.