Moderate demand
Electrician Careers in Arkansas
Everything you need to build an electrical career in Arkansas.
$26–$36 / hr
Typical pay range
Moderate
Electrician demand
Market pay ranges: Updated Oct 12, 2026 · Derived from BLS OEWS median Commercial and journeyman scale runs 31% above the BLS OEWS, May 2025 median hourly wage for all electricians in Arkansas ($23.59/hr).
Commercial rate ranges are derived from each state's BLS OEWS median electrician wage (SOC 47-2111, May 2025) applied against a national commercial-premium multiplier (1.15×–1.58×), based on 2026 published journeyman wage data. Not a direct BLS figure.
Electrical career overview
Northwest Arkansas's retail and logistics corporate campuses, alongside Little Rock's commercial base, support steady demand under Arkansas's statewide licensing system with regional reciprocity.
How licensing works in Arkansas
Arkansas licenses electricians statewide through the Board of Electrical Examiners under the Dept. of Labor and Licensing.