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

Auto Mechanic Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$44,160/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.23/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
7,310
public U.S. Median
$50,620
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$50,795 #38 of 51

Auto Mechanic pay in Arkansas, explained

Auto mechanics in Arkansas earn a median of $44,160 per year ($21.23 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $50,620. Entry-level workers earn around $30,320, while the most experienced auto mechanics reach about $75,600. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $44,160 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $44,160 is worth about $50,795 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #38 for real pay (vs #49 on the sticker number).

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Auto Mechanic pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$30,320
$14.58/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$44,160
$21.23/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$75,600
$36.35/hr

Auto Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $44,160 $50,795
Tennessee $50,290 $54,740 −$6,130
Missouri $49,160 $54,131 −$5,000
Texas $48,310 $49,775 −$4,150
Oklahoma $46,560 $53,004 −$2,400
Louisiana $46,400 $52,604 −$2,240
Mississippi $37,820 $43,495 +$6,340

Auto Mechanic in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do auto mechanics make in Arkansas?

Auto mechanics in Arkansas earn a median of $44,160 per year ($21.23 per hour), compared with $50,620 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay auto mechanics well?

At $44,160, Arkansas pays 13% below the national median for auto mechanics. An estimated 7,310 work in the state.

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