Arkansas
HVAC/R Technician pay in Arkansas
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Arkansas: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 7 metro areas, plus job counts and 41 listed training programs.
- $51,150Average pay (state)
- $37,040Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $48,110Median pay (state)
- $69,290Top 10% earn over
4,960 jobs in Arkansas · 41 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician 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 | $37,040 | $42,830 | $48,110 | $59,760 | $69,290 | $51,150 | 4,960 |
| United States | $40,050 | $48,360 | $61,010 | $77,060 | $95,210 | $64,780 | 409,670 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $38,820 | $47,350 | $56,780 | $72,480 | $87,650 | $60,300 | 1,740 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $38,300 | $47,190 | $53,620 | $63,780 | $74,600 | $54,830 | 1,240 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $36,020 | $41,430 | $48,160 | $57,570 | $64,450 | $49,780 | 410 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $36,710 | $41,670 | $48,000 | $56,600 | $63,360 | $50,270 | 1,470 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $37,150 | $42,630 | $47,760 | $61,090 | $71,570 | $52,490 | 130 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $38,010 | $44,450 | $47,230 | $56,290 | $63,430 | $50,140 | 170 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $36,510 | $39,690 | $46,630 | $51,750 | $65,590 | $48,950 | 150 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Arkansas
We matched 41 programs in Arkansas: 35 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 6 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 Northeastern College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Blytheville, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $2,960–$4,760 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Arkansas Northeastern College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Blytheville, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 7 | $2,960–$4,760 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Malvern, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 20 | $3,976–$4,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Beebe, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $3,360–$5,256 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Beebe, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 20 | $3,360–$5,256 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Arkansas State University-Newport Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Newport, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $3,432–$4,872 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Arkansas State University-Newport Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Newport, AR | Associate degree | 5 | $3,432–$4,872 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Arkansas State University-Newport Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Newport, AR | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 16 | $3,432–$4,872 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Arkansas Tech University Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Russellville, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 19 | $8,901–$15,076 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Arkansas Tech University Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Russellville, AR | Associate degree | 11 | $8,901–$15,076 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
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, 49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, 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.