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Electrician Salary
in Arkansas
Electricians in Arkansas (AR) earn a median of $52,400 a year, about $25 an hour. That runs roughly 15% below the national median for electricians, with most earning between $34,400 and $88,600.
Electrician pay by experience in Arkansas
- Apprentice$31,400$15/hr
Learning on the job under a licensed electrician, usually 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$52,400$25/hr
Licensed to work independently. The market's center of gravity.
- Master$71,300$34/hr
Can pull permits, run jobs, and supervise. Where the money is.
Electrician pay in Arkansas metros
- Little Rock$51,800$25/hr
- Fayetteville$51,700$25/hr
- Fort Smith$50,900$24/hr
Licensing in Arkansas
Electricians are licensed at the state or local level, typically moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed person is legally required to pull permits and sign off on work.
Frequently asked
- How much do electricians make in Arkansas?
- Electricians in Arkansas earn a median of $52,400 per year, about $25 per hour. That is roughly 15% below the national median. Most earn between $34,400 and $88,600.
- What is the highest-paying place for electricians in Arkansas?
- Among Arkansas's major metros, Little Rock tends to pay electricians the most, near $51,800 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a electrician in Arkansas?
- Yes. Electricians are licensed at the state or local level, typically moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed person is legally required to pull permits and sign off on work. Licensing in Arkansas is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
Electrician pay in other states
Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Arkansas by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.