Nurse Practitioners Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $126,860 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $60.99
10th percentile $102,430
90th percentile $156,880
Employed locally 530
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,430
    25th
    $108,800
    50th (median)
    $126,860
    75th
    $141,760
    90th
    $156,880

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 163% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 63% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $162,470
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $162,030
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $161,520
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,790

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,170
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,430
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,900
    Physicians, All Other$254,690
    Pharmacists$138,910
    Physical Therapists$103,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Fayetteville, AR is $60.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.42 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Fayetteville, AR is 1.8% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $102,430 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,800.