CRNA Salary in Arkansas
Updated for 2026
Quick Answer
How much do CRNAs make in Arkansas?
BLS source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023, SOC 29-1151 (Nurse Anesthetists). View the Arkansas BLS table →
BLS marks some Arkansas figures "(8) Estimate not released" — its sample didn't meet the bar to publish that specific cell. We leave those blank rather than filling them in.
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Arkansas CRNA Salary & Programs at a Glance
BLS wage data for Arkansas
| Metric | Arkansas | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean annual wage | Not published | $214,200 |
| Mean hourly wage | Not published | $103 |
| Median hourly wage | Not published | $102 |
| Reported employment | 290 | 47,810 |
| Location quotient | 0.73 | 1.00 |
Location quotient is BLS's measure of how concentrated Nurse Anesthetist employment is in Arkansas relative to the national average (1.00 = average concentration). Source: https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes_ar.htm
How Arkansas compares to nearby-ranked states
These are the states immediately above and below Arkansas in BLS's May 2023 mean annual wage ranking — not geographic neighbors, but wage-rank neighbors.
| Rank | State | Mean Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Alaska | — |
| 46 | Arizona | — |
| 47 | Arkansas | — |
| 48 | District of Columbia | — |
| 49 | Hawaii | — |
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Arkansas CRNA programs: cost vs. earnings
We track 2 CRNA programs in Arkansas. Published in-state tuition ranges from $45,000 to $71,037, averaging $58,019. Program length runs 3 yr on average.
See all 2 Arkansas CRNA programs, tuition, and requirements →Frequently Asked Questions
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How much do CRNAs make in Arkansas?
BLS does not publish a Nurse Anesthetist wage estimate specific to Arkansas in its May 2023 release (it does report 290 Nurse Anesthetists employed in the state, just not a wage figure). Nationally, CRNAs average $214,200/year ($103/hour), per the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Actual pay in Arkansas will depend on your employer, setting, and experience. See our full state salary guide for context on where Arkansas likely falls relative to neighboring states.
Is Arkansas a high-paying state for CRNAs?
We can't rank Arkansas against other states on this metric because BLS did not publish a Nurse Anesthetist wage figure for Arkansas in May 2023. Compare states that do have published data on our CRNA salary by state hub.
How many CRNA programs are in Arkansas?
We track 2 CRNA programs in Arkansas, with an average published tuition of $58,019 and an average program length of 3 yr. See the full list, with tuition and admissions requirements, on our Arkansas programs page.
Does a higher CRNA salary in Arkansas offset the cost of school?
We don't have enough published tuition or salary data for Arkansas to run this comparison. See our CRNA school cost and financing guide for the general framework.
Our Final Thoughts
Salary numbers are a starting point, not the whole decision. Arkansas's BLS figure tells you what CRNAs there report earning on average — it doesn't tell you what a specific employer will offer you, what taxes and cost of living do to that number, or whether the program that gets you there is worth its tuition. Run your own numbers before you commit to a state or a program.
Salary data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023, SOC 29-1151 (Nurse Anesthetists). Program and tuition data from The CRNA Club's verified school database. Learn about our methodology →
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