--- title: "Industrial Electronics Technician Programs in Arkansas" canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/arkansas/ description: "Industrial Electronics Technician pay in Arkansas: BLS average $68,170 (all experience levels), median $66,980, bottom 10% $49,200. 14 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. [Industrial Electronics Technician](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/) 4. Arkansas Arkansas # Industrial Electronics Technician programs in *Arkansas* 14 listed industrial electronics technician programs in Arkansas, plus BLS pay data for the state and 4 metro areas. - **$68,170** Average pay (state, all experience levels) - **$49,200** Entry-level / bottom 10% - **$66,980** Median pay (state) - **$91,210** Top 10% earn over 330 jobs in Arkansas · 14 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Cities with listed programs - [Beebe 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/arkansas/beebe/) - [Fort Smith 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/arkansas/fort-smith/) - [De Queen 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/arkansas/de-queen/) - [Hope 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/arkansas/hope/) - [Blytheville 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/arkansas/blytheville/) - [Hot Springs 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/arkansas/hot-springs/) - [Pine Bluff 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/arkansas/pine-bluff/) - [Pocahontas 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/arkansas/pocahontas/) BLS wage data ## Industrial Electronics 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 | $49,200 | $54,870 | $66,980 | $77,980 | $91,210 | $68,170 | 330 | | United States | $46,840 | $60,040 | $74,090 | $88,710 | $105,590 | $75,570 | 65,010 | Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. ### Metro areas | Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $49,200 | $49,220 | $67,410 | $86,100 | $91,210 | $69,920 | — | | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $42,380 | $46,270 | $65,700 | $86,900 | $93,600 | $68,270 | 190 | | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $39,790 | $50,340 | $63,480 | $77,700 | $82,140 | $65,130 | 150 | | Texarkana, TX-AR | $42,070 | $47,740 | $62,820 | $70,350 | $77,400 | $61,540 | 60 | Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown. Programs ## Listed programs in Arkansas Every industrial electronics technician program we matched in Arkansas. Schools with published tuition are listed first. | Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Arkansas Northeastern College](https://www.anc.edu/) Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Blytheville, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 12 | $2,960–$4,760 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 | | [Arkansas State University-Beebe](https://www.asub.edu/) Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Beebe, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $3,360–$5,256 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 | | [Arkansas State University-Beebe](https://www.asub.edu/) Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Beebe, AR | Associate degree | 0 | $3,360–$5,256 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 | | [Arkansas State University-Beebe](https://www.asub.edu/) Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Beebe, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 5 | $3,360–$5,256 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 | | [Black River Technical College](https://www.blackrivertech.edu/) Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Pocahontas, AR | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 28 | $4,896–$7,728 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 | | [Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas](https://www.cccua.edu/index.html) Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | De Queen, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 18 | $4,470–$5,400 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 | | [Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas](https://www.cccua.edu/index.html) Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | De Queen, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 60 | $4,470–$5,400 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 | | [National Park College](https://www.np.edu/) Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Hot Springs, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $5,600–$7,280 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 | | [Southeast Arkansas College](https://www.seark.edu/) Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Pine Bluff, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,282–$7,162 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 | | [University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana](https://www.uaht.edu/index.php) Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Hope, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,120–$5,980 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 | | [University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana](https://www.uaht.edu/index.php) Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Hope, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 5 | $4,120–$5,980 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 | | [University of Arkansas-Fort Smith](https://uafs.edu/) Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Fort Smith, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 33 | $7,888–$12,208 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 | | [University of Arkansas-Fort Smith](https://uafs.edu/) Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Fort Smith, AR | Associate degree | 8 | $7,888–$12,208 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 | | [University of Arkansas-Fort Smith](https://uafs.edu/) Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Fort Smith, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 93 | $7,888–$12,208 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 | 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. ### Browse by city - [Beebe 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/arkansas/beebe/) - [Fort Smith 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/arkansas/fort-smith/) - [De Queen 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/arkansas/de-queen/) - [Hope 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/arkansas/hope/) - [Blytheville 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/arkansas/blytheville/) - [Hot Springs 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/arkansas/hot-springs/) - [Pine Bluff 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/arkansas/pine-bluff/) - [Pocahontas 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/industrial-electronics-technician/arkansas/pocahontas/) Related resources ## Keep researching [**Trade schools approved for the GI Bill** Search programs that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.com](https://veterantradeschools.com/) [**Registered apprenticeships in Arkansas** The full DOL sponsor list for the state. · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/apprenticeships/ar/) ## 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, [49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment](https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-2094.00), 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/industrial-electronics-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.