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Electrician Salary in Arkansas: Pay by City
Electricians in Arkansas earned a median $23.59 an hour, or $49,070 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $18.54 to $29.99 an hour, and the top tenth earned $35.80 or more. That is 22% below the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $16.79
- 25th
- $18.54
- Median
- $23.59
- 75th
- $29.99
- 90th
- $35.80
- 10th
- $34,910
- 25th
- $38,550
- Median
- $49,070
- 75th
- $62,380
- 90th
- $74,460
Which Arkansas cities pay electricians the most?
Fort Smith has the highest median of the 5 metro areas below, $25.24 an hour; Hot Springs has the lowest, $22.43.[1]
- Fort Smith$25.24 · 370
- Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$23.67 · 1,810
- Jonesboro$23.43 · 340
- Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$23.17 · 1,870
- Hot Springs$22.43 · 250
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Arkansas?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $74,460 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16.79 | $34,910 |
| 25th | $18.54 | $38,550 |
| Median | $23.59 | $49,070 |
| 75th | $29.99 | $62,380 |
| 90th | $35.80 | $74,460 |
| Mean | $25.71 | $53,470 |
How much do new electricians make in Arkansas?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Arkansas earned $16.79 an hour or less ($34,910 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $18.54 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Arkansas?
Projections Central expects Arkansas to go from 9,430 electrician jobs in 2024 to 10,860 in 2034, a change of 15.2%, with about 1,010 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 9,430 | 10,860 | 15.2% | 1,010 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Arkansas?
Electricians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Arkansas. General contractors have the highest median, $29.44 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $29.44 | $61,230 | 6,590 |
| Electricians | $23.59 | $49,070 | 7,500 |
| Plumbers | $23.39 | $48,660 | 3,370 |
| HVAC Technicians | $23.13 | $48,110 | 4,960 |
| Roofers | $22.82 | $47,470 | 950 |
Where to train in Arkansas
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Arkansas, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)