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

Electrician Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$49,070/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.59/hr
▼ 22% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
7,500
public U.S. Median
$63,190
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$56,443 #50 of 51

Electrician pay in Arkansas, explained

Electricians in Arkansas earn a median of $49,070 per year ($23.59 per hour), which is 22% below the national median of $63,190. Entry-level workers earn around $34,910, while the most experienced electricians reach about $74,460. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $49,070 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $49,070 is worth about $56,443 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #50 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Electrician pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$34,910
$16.78/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,070
$23.59/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$74,460
$35.80/hr

Electrician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $49,070 $56,443
Missouri $65,410 $72,024 −$16,340
Louisiana $61,540 $69,768 −$12,470
Tennessee $61,090 $66,496 −$12,020
Oklahoma $61,010 $69,453 −$11,940
Mississippi $60,860 $69,992 −$11,790
Texas $58,570 $60,346 −$9,500

Electrician in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do electricians make in Arkansas?

Electricians in Arkansas earn a median of $49,070 per year ($23.59 per hour), compared with $63,190 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay electricians well?

At $49,070, Arkansas pays 22% below the national median for electricians. An estimated 7,500 work in the state.

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