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HVAC Technician salary in Arkansas

HVAC technicians in Arkansas earn a median $48,110 a year, 21% below the national median of $61,010. That ranks #51 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $39,544.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-9021. Taxes for tax year 2026.

YearlyMonthlyEvery 2 weeksHourly
Median pay$48,110$4,009$1,850$23.13
Average pay$51,150$4,263$1,967$24.59
Take-home (median)$39,544$3,295$1,521$19.01

Where the money goes

ItemPer year
Federal income tax$3,593
Social Security and Medicare$3,680
Arkansas income tax$1,292
Take-home$39,544

Arkansas's prices are 13% below the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $45,486 buys in an average-priced state. The Arkansas minimum wage is $11.00; the median hvac technician earns 2.1 times that.

HVAC Technician pay in Arkansas vs. neighboring states

StateMedian salaryTake-homeBuying power
Arkansas$48,110$39,544$45,486
Louisiana$58,650$47,932$54,340
Mississippi$48,680$40,079$46,093
Missouri$59,950$48,470$53,371
Oklahoma$57,560$46,385$52,804
Tennessee$55,490$46,766$50,905
Texas$57,760$48,590$50,064

Frequently asked questions

How much do hvac technicians make in Arkansas?
The median salary is $48,110 a year ($23.13 an hour), and the average is $51,150, per BLS data for May 2025.
How much do hvac technicians take home in Arkansas?
About $39,544 a year after federal and Arkansas taxes, or $1,521 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
Do hvac technicians earn more in Arkansas than the national average?
Arkansas ranks #51 of 51 for median pay, 21% below the U.S. median of $61,010. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #48.