Fort Smith, Arkansas · HVAC Technician Salary
Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Fort Smith, Arkansas, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $32,157 at the 25th percentile to $57,796 at the 75th.
25th Percentile
$32,157
Median
$43,456
75th Percentile
$57,796
vs. State Median
-3%
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $30,419 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $38,241 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs |
No active HVAC listings in Fort Smith right now.
See all Arkansas HVAC jobsRequired for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$46,956/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$51,956/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$47,656/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area | $43,456 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $49,540 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $51,278 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $57,362 |
vs. Arkansas Median
State median: $44,800/yr
vs. National Median
National: $54,228/yr
Est. median: $47,488/yr
Est. median: $46,592/yr
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Data Sources
City salary estimate derived from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021) with metro-area wage adjustment factors. 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 · Metro-area adjustment applied · Last updated 2026
| $43,456 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $49,974 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $55,624 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Fort Smith median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
With cert: ~$45,456/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Fort Smith wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $40,849 |
Est. median: $43,008/yr