verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$65,420/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.45/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
720
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$75,250 #39 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in Arkansas, explained

Aircraft mechanics in Arkansas earn a median of $65,420 per year ($31.45 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $39,900, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $78,690. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $65,420 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $65,420 is worth about $75,250 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #39 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,900
$19.18/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,420
$31.45/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$78,690
$37.83/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $65,420 $75,250
Texas $84,440 $87,000 −$19,020
Tennessee $81,040 $88,212 −$15,620
Louisiana $79,780 $90,446 −$14,360
Mississippi $74,880 $86,115 −$9,460
Oklahoma $74,390 $84,685 −$8,970
Missouri $71,470 $78,697 −$6,050

Aircraft Mechanic in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in Arkansas?

Aircraft mechanics in Arkansas earn a median of $65,420 per year ($31.45 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $65,420, Arkansas pays 18% below the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 720 work in the state.

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