Arkansas
Welder pay in Arkansas
What welders earn in Arkansas: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 7 metro areas, plus job counts and 57 listed training programs.
- $50,020Average pay (state)
- $37,380Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $47,970Median pay (state)
- $62,830Top 10% earn over
6,150 jobs in Arkansas · 57 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder 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 | $37,380 | $42,950 | $47,970 | $55,280 | $62,830 | $50,020 | 6,150 |
| United States | $39,240 | $46,790 | $53,750 | $63,010 | $77,530 | $56,760 | 416,210 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, AR | $38,610 | $45,600 | $51,900 | $52,920 | $59,800 | $50,980 | 340 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $38,620 | $42,240 | $48,600 | $57,480 | $65,280 | $51,050 | 1,590 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $37,580 | $39,890 | $47,740 | $53,680 | $61,920 | $49,140 | 570 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $38,340 | $42,660 | $47,440 | $53,350 | $60,250 | $49,180 | 1,190 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $36,900 | $40,030 | $46,630 | $50,170 | $58,140 | $47,400 | 400 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $35,540 | $37,610 | $46,400 | $48,040 | $57,950 | $45,660 | 110 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $33,000 | $38,070 | $41,920 | $50,850 | $61,990 | $46,020 | 590 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Arkansas
We matched 57 programs in Arkansas: 57 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 0 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 Welding Technology/Welder | Blytheville, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 8 | $2,960–$4,760 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Arkansas Northeastern College Welding Technology/Welder | Blytheville, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 18 | $2,960–$4,760 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South Welding Technology/Welder | West Memphis, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 38 | $3,264–$4,920 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers Welding Technology/Welder | Malvern, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $3,976–$4,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers Welding Technology/Welder | Malvern, AR | Associate degree | 0 | $3,976–$4,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers Welding Technology/Welder | Malvern, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 97 | $3,976–$4,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe Welding Technology/Welder | Beebe, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $3,360–$5,256 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe Welding Technology/Welder | Beebe, AR | Associate degree | 3 | $3,360–$5,256 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe Welding Technology/Welder | 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 48.0508 |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Welding Technology/Welder | Mountain Home, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $3,360–$4,824 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
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, 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, 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.