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HVAC Salary in Arkansas

Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Arkansas HVAC Wages at a Glance

Arkansas HVAC technicians earn a statewide median of $47,240 per year ($22.71 per hour), up 20.3% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $36,440 at the 10th percentile to $65,810 at the 90th.

Arkansas employs approximately 4,890 HVAC technicians statewide, up 74.0% from May 2019.

Median Wages by Metro

Metro Annual median Hourly Employment 5-yr wage
Fayetteville $49,090 $23.60/hr 1,140 up 10.0%
Little Rock $46,490 $22.35/hr 1,510 up 21.4%

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.

Arkansas HVAC Apprenticeships

Most HVAC technicians enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.

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