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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Arkansas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in Arkansas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,110
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.8% vs 2024
$51,150
Mean Salary
$48,110
Median Salary
$23.13
Hourly Rate
4,960 people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Arkansas
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary by percentile in Arkansas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Arkansas earn a median salary of $48,110 per year ($4,009/month).
This is 23.6% below the national average of $63,005.
Arkansas ranks #51 out of 51 states for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay.
Approximately 4,960 people work in this occupation across Arkansas.
Salaries increased by 1.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.5
Troubleshooting
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.38
Installation
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.67
Building and Construction
4.18
Customer and Personal Service
4.03
Engineering and Technology
3.49
Computers and Electronics
3.29
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(68.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Arkansas
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Arkansas range from $37,040 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $69,290 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,830 and $59,760.
Median $48,110
P10: $37,040P25: $42,830P75: $59,760P90: $69,290
10th
$37,040
25th
$42,830
Median
$48,110
75th
$59,760
90th
$69,290
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,040
$17.81
$3,086
25th Percentile
$42,830
$20.59
$3,569
Median (50th)
$48,110
$23.13
$4,009
75th Percentile
$59,760
$28.73
$4,980
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$69,290
$33.31
$5,774
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,150 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
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#51
Arkansas ranks #51 of 51 states
$63,005
National avg. for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in Arkansas?
The median annual salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Arkansas is $48,110 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,150.
What is the salary range for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Arkansas?
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Arkansas range from $37,040 at the 10th percentile to $69,290 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,830 and $59,760.
What is the starting salary for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Arkansas?
Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers positions in Arkansas typically start around $37,040 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,830 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Arkansas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,960 people are employed as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Arkansas.
What is the hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Arkansas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Arkansas is approximately $23.13 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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