Difference From U.S. Median
-$14,450
Median Hourly Wage
$31.45
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
720
Median Pay Rank Among States
44th of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
Every state that borders Arkansas pays aircraft mechanics more, according to BLS wage data for May 2025. The aircraft mechanic salary in Arkansas comes in at a median of $65,420 a year, or $31.45 an hour, ranking 44th of 50 states and $14,450 below the $79,870 national median.
Texas pays the most among Arkansas's neighbors, at $84,440 a year, a $19,020 gap. Missouri comes closest at $71,470, a $6,050 gap. Training costs little by comparison: Texarkana College's certificate program runs $4,870, about 0.9 months of Arkansas's median wage.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Arkansas by Percentile
| Percentile | Arkansas | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,900 | $48,780 | -$8,880 |
| 25th percentile | $51,210 | $62,630 | -$11,420 |
| Median (50th) | $65,420 | $79,870 | -$14,450 |
| 75th percentile | $76,400 | $99,130 | -$22,730 |
| 90th percentile | $78,690 | $128,890 | -$50,200 |
| Mean (average) | $64,030 | $84,740 | -$20,710 |
Rank among states: 44th of 50. All 50 states compared
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Arkansas by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Employed | Median Salary | Hourly Median | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 2,140 | $92,180 | $44.32 | 3.94 |
| Little Rock | 320 | $72,700 | $34.95 | 1.02 |
| Fayetteville | 80 | $44,190 | $21.24 | 0.34 |
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in Arkansas
| Occupation | Employed | Arkansas Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 720 | $65,420 | $79,870 |
| Avionics technicians | 100 | $54,160 | $82,280 |
| Transportation inspectors | 120 | $85,130 | $92,100 |
| Aircraft structure and systems assemblers | 780 | $46,290 | $65,380 |
Arkansas Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 640 | 730 | +13% | 60 |
| Avionics technicians | 130 | 140 | +9.4% | 10 |
How Arkansas Compares to Its Neighbors
Every bordering state with BLS wage data pays aircraft mechanics more than Arkansas. Texas pays the most, at $84,440 a year, a $19,020 gap. Tennessee follows at $81,040, Louisiana at $79,780, Mississippi at $74,880, and Oklahoma at $74,390. Missouri comes closest, at $71,470, a $6,050 gap.
Training Cost vs. Aircraft Mechanic Pay
Texarkana College's certificate program, 45 hours for in-district Texas residents, costs $4,870, about 0.9 months of Arkansas's $65,420 median wage. University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College charges more for its full program, $18,000.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Arkansas vs. Neighboring States
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Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: national, state, metropolitan area, and industry estimates
- Projections Central, State Occupational Employment Projections 2024-2034
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
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