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HVAC Technician Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$23.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,144/year ($3,262/month) for a single filer
HVAC Technician pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,960 HVAC Technician jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 49-9021, “Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median HVAC Technician salary of $48,110 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,144 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $48,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,593 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,680 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,693 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,144 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,262 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HVAC Technician make in Arkansas?
- The median HVAC Technician salary in Arkansas is $48,110 per year ($23.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,830 and $59,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a HVAC Technician in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $48,110, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $39,144 per year ($3,262 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many HVAC Technician jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 4,960 HVAC Technician jobs in Arkansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arkansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arkansas.