Arkansas
Electrician pay in Arkansas
What electricians earn in Arkansas: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 7 metro areas, plus job counts and 12 listed training programs.
- $53,470Average pay (state)
- $34,910Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $49,070Median pay (state)
- $74,460Top 10% earn over
7,500 jobs in Arkansas · 12 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in Arkansas
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $34,910 | $38,550 | $49,070 | $62,380 | $74,460 | $53,470 | 7,500 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $38,670 | $48,310 | $60,890 | $76,680 | $84,890 | $62,690 | 2,770 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $34,870 | $43,850 | $58,140 | $72,990 | $72,990 | $56,300 | 390 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $33,770 | $39,710 | $52,500 | $64,530 | $73,870 | $53,780 | 370 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $35,680 | $39,110 | $49,230 | $62,930 | $74,120 | $53,990 | 1,810 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $31,470 | $37,700 | $48,740 | $60,790 | $66,200 | $51,600 | 340 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $34,740 | $37,590 | $48,200 | $61,170 | $70,720 | $51,710 | 1,870 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $29,640 | $35,940 | $46,650 | $59,410 | $61,370 | $48,030 | 250 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Arkansas
We matched 12 programs in Arkansas: 4 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 8 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers Electrician | Malvern, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $3,976–$4,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers Electrician | Malvern, AR | Associate degree | 0 | $3,976–$4,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers Electrician | Malvern, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 21 | $3,976–$4,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College Electrician | Bentonville, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,380–$6,750 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| El Dorado Electrical JATC | El Dorado, AR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Evers Electric Electrical Apprenticeship | El Dorado, AR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Fort Smith Electrical JATC | Fort Smith, AR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Fulmer Electrical Training | Conway, AR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Jonesboro Electrical JATC | Jonesboro, AR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Little Rock Electrical JATC | Little Rock, AR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.