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HVAC Technician salary in Arkansas
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Arkansas earned $20.59 to $28.73 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $33.31 or more.1 The median is 21% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $17.81
- 25th
- $20.59
- Median
- $23.13
- 75th
- $28.73
- 90th
- $33.31
- 10th
- $37,040
- 25th
- $42,830
- Median
- $48,110
- 75th
- $59,760
- 90th
- $69,290
Which Arkansas cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers has the highest median of the 5 metro areas below, $25.78 an hour; Hot Springs has the lowest, $22.42.1
- Fayetteville–Springdale$25.78
- Fort Smith$23.16
- Little Rock–North Little Rock$23.08
- Jonesboro$22.71
- Hot Springs$22.42
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Arkansas?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $69,290 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Arkansas?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Arkansas earned $17.81 an hour or less ($37,040 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $20.59 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Arkansas?
Projections Central expects Arkansas to go from 5,120 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 5,790 in 2034, a change of 13.1%, with about 520 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 5,120 | 5,790 | 13.1% | 520 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Arkansas?
HVAC technicians rank fourth 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: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)