Arkansas · HVAC Technician Salary
Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Arkansas, based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $33,152 at the 25th percentile to $59,584 at the 75th.
25th Percentile
$33,152
Median
$44,800
75th Percentile
$59,584
National Rank
#49 of 51
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $31,360 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $39,424 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs |
Open Listings
6
active positions
Salary Range
$45,409
to $116,362
Avg Posted Salary
$77,162
midpoint avg/yr
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Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$48,300/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$53,300/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$49,000/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state | $44,800 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $51,072 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $52,864 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $59,136 |
| City / Metro | Est. Median |
|---|---|
| Little Rock | $47,488 |
| Fayetteville | $46,592 |
| Fort Smith | $43,456 |
vs. National Median
National: $54,228/yr · Arkansas ranks #49 of 51 states
Median: $44,600/yr
Median: $43,900/yr
Median: $46,200/yr
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Data Sources
State median salary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 release, SOC 49-9021 (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). Experience-level and specialization estimates apply BLS-observed wage progression ratios. Certification premiums from ACCA contractor salary survey 2024. Live listing data from HVACJobs.IO employer-posted positions with verified salary ranges.
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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026
| $44,800 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $51,520 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $57,344 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Arkansas median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
With cert: ~$46,800/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Arkansas wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $42,112 |
| Jonesboro | $43,008 |
City estimates use metro-area wage adjustment factors derived from BLS OEWS metro-level data.
Median: $47,900/yr
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