--- title: "HVAC/R Technician Salary in Arkansas: Pay & Jobs" canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/hvac-technician/arkansas/ description: "HVAC/R Technician pay in Arkansas: BLS average $51,150 (all experience levels), median $48,110, bottom 10% $37,040. 41 listed programs." updated: 2026-11-03 wage_source: "BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15" --- 1. [Home](https://highpayingtrades.com/) 2. [Trades](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/) 3. [HVAC/R Technician](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/hvac-technician/) 4. Arkansas 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. - **$51,150** Average pay (state) - **$37,040** Entry-level / bottom 10% - **$48,110** Median pay (state) - **$69,290** Top 10% earn over 4,960 jobs in Arkansas · 41 listed programs. [Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025)](https://highpayingtrades.com/methodology/). 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 | Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. ### 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 | Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown. Find training ## Looking for a school or apprenticeship? This page covers pay and job outlook. Our sister site RegisteredTradeSchools.com keeps the training directory for HVAC and refrigeration technicians: registered apprenticeship sponsors, how to apply, and school routes. [**Arkansas HVAC apprenticeships and training** Registered apprenticeship sponsors and how to apply · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/apprenticeships/ar/hvac/) [**HVAC apprenticeships and training** Apprenticeship sponsors and school routes by state · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/trades/hvac/) 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](https://www.anc.edu/) 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](https://www.anc.edu/) 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](https://www.asutr.edu/) 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](https://www.asub.edu/) 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](https://www.asub.edu/) 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](https://www.asun.edu/) 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](https://www.asun.edu/) 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](https://www.asun.edu/) 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](https://www.atu.edu/) 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](https://www.atu.edu/) 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 | Schools: NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code; “Graduates 2023-24” is the number of first-major certificates or associate degrees the school awarded in that program from July 2023 to June 2024 (IPEDS). Tuition: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (updated 2026-10-15), matched by IPEDS unit ID; it is the published figure, not a quote. Apprenticeship sponsors: DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file (retrieved 2026-10-29); apprenticeships are typically paid, so no tuition is listed — contact the program. Related resources ## Keep researching [**HVAC technician path for veterans** Military experience, EPA 608 and apprenticeship entry. · MilitaryToTrades.com](https://militarytotrades.com/careers/hvac-technician/) [**GI Bill-approved HVAC/R programs** Schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.com](https://veterantradeschools.com/hvac/) ## 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](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm); [data tables](https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm)). 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](https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-9021.00), 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](https://www.apprenticeship.gov/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](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/data/C2024_A.zip); [CIP-SOC crosswalk](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Files/CIP2020_SOC2018_Crosswalk.xlsx)). - **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](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/)). 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. --- Canonical HTML: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/hvac-technician/arkansas/ Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm). Programs: NCES IPEDS 2023-24 completions; DOL Office of Apprenticeship. Tuition: College Scorecard.