Salary Guide

CRNA Salary in Arkansas

Compensation data for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in Arkansas (2026).

$200
Permanent hourly
$260–$360
Locum hourly
$306k
Annual salary
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The average CRNA salary in Arkansas is $200/hr or approximately $306k per year. Locum tenens CRNAs in Arkansas earn significantly more — typically $260–$360/hr, or 30–80% above permanent rates. CRNAs in Arkansas practice under physician supervision or a collaborative agreement. RxRooster aggregates CRNA salary data and job listings from 20+ sources across Arkansas.

What affects CRNA pay in Arkansas?

Practice authority

Arkansas requires physician supervision. CRNAs may see slightly lower autonomy premiums than FPA states.

State tax

Arkansas collects state income tax. Consider effective take-home when comparing to no-tax states.

Locum vs. permanent

Locum CRNAs in Arkansas commonly earn $260–$360/hr, 30–80% above permanent staff rates.

Facility type

Level-I trauma and academic centers pay differently than community hospitals or outpatient surgery centers. Compare offers on RxRooster.