Nurse Practitioners Salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Smith, AR-OK

Median annual salary $111,910 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $53.80
10th percentile $99,800
90th percentile $133,810
Employed locally 270
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,800
    25th
    $102,040
    50th (median)
    $111,910
    75th
    $128,470
    90th
    $133,810

    Fort Smith economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 197% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 97% 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 Fort Smith, AR-OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,980
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$47,300
    Pharmacists$131,380
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$59,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Fort Smith?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Fort Smith, AR-OK is $53.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.49 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Smith above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK is 13.4% 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 Fort Smith?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $99,800 per year in Fort Smith, AR-OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,040.