Arkansas
Lineworker programs in Arkansas
4 listed power-line worker programs in Arkansas, plus BLS pay data for the state and 5 metro areas.
- $83,100Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $51,150Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $81,450Median pay (state)
- $115,120Top 10% earn over
1,510 jobs in Arkansas · 4 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
BLS wage data
Lineworker 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 | $51,150 | $63,440 | $81,450 | $107,900 | $115,120 | $83,100 | 1,510 |
| United States | $51,470 | $67,270 | $95,320 | $109,740 | $128,690 | $91,970 | 131,070 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $58,170 | $64,630 | $106,960 | $114,550 | $116,040 | $91,000 | 350 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $61,700 | $66,660 | $97,150 | $108,330 | $116,770 | $89,240 | 340 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $58,800 | $69,580 | $94,800 | $108,330 | $116,580 | $88,940 | 70 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $55,570 | $72,420 | $88,360 | $103,690 | $108,330 | $86,840 | 70 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $56,080 | $60,190 | $78,430 | $99,370 | $118,710 | $78,350 | 190 |
Programs
Listed programs in Arkansas
Every power-line worker program we matched in Arkansas. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University-Newport Lineworker | Newport, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 31 | $3,432–$4,872 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College Lineworker | North Little Rock, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $5,208–$8,328 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College Lineworker | North Little Rock, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 33 | $5,208–$8,328 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Northwest Lineman College | Meridon, 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, 49-9051.00 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers, 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.