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CRNA Careers in Arkansas

Salary data, licensure requirements, practice authority, and credentialing details for CRNAs practicing in Arkansas.

Median CRNA Salary

$190,000

COL-adjusted: $220,930

Practice Authority

Restricted

CMS opt-out state

State Income Tax

4.4%

~$8,360/yr at median

In-House Call Rate

$950

Home call: $400

Compensation in Arkansas

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for Nurse Anesthetists (SOC 29-1151).

Salary Range

25th Percentile$168,000

Median$190,000

75th Percentile$218,000

COL Index86 (below national avg)

COL-Adjusted Median$220,930

Call Compensation

In-House Call (typical)$950/shift

Home Call (typical)$400/shift

Annual Call Value (4 shifts/mo)$45,600

If your contract bundles call into base salary, you may be leaving $45,600 per year on the table. Separate call pay is standard.

Practice Authority & Licensure

Practice Authority

Authority LevelRestricted Practice

CMS Opt-OutYes — opted out

Arkansas requires CRNAs to have a collaborative agreement or supervisory arrangement. The scope of independent decision-making varies by facility.

Licensure

License TypeAPRN

State Tax Impact4.4% top marginal rate

CRNAs in Arkansas hold an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license. Requirements include active RN license, NBCRNA certification, and state-specific application. Processing times vary from 4-12 weeks.

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Other Restricted Practice States

Compare Arkansas with states that have the same practice authority level.

Alabama

$195,000 median

Arizona

$208,000 median

California

$264,000 median

Delaware

$210,000 median

Florida

$198,000 median

Georgia

$205,000 median

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