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

HVAC Technician Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$48,110/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.13/hr
▼ 21% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
4,960
public U.S. Median
$61,010
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$55,339 #47 of 51

HVAC Technician pay in Arkansas, explained

Hvac technicians in Arkansas earn a median of $48,110 per year ($23.13 per hour), which is 21% below the national median of $61,010. Entry-level workers earn around $37,040, while the most experienced HVAC technicians reach about $69,290. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $48,110 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $48,110 is worth about $55,339 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #47 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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HVAC Technician pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,040
$17.81/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,110
$23.13/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$69,290
$33.31/hr

HVAC Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $48,110 $55,339
Missouri $59,950 $66,012 −$11,840
Louisiana $58,650 $66,491 −$10,540
Texas $57,760 $59,511 −$9,650
Oklahoma $57,560 $65,526 −$9,450
Tennessee $55,490 $60,401 −$7,380
Mississippi $48,680 $55,984 −$570

HVAC Technician in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do HVAC technicians make in Arkansas?

Hvac technicians in Arkansas earn a median of $48,110 per year ($23.13 per hour), compared with $61,010 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay HVAC technicians well?

At $48,110, Arkansas pays 21% below the national median for HVAC technicians. An estimated 4,960 work in the state.

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