Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Arkansas
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Arkansas have a median of $44,160 a year, below the national $50,620 (−13%); the state ranks 49th of 51 states by median. That is about the same as the median across all occupations in Arkansas ($43,630). Among neighbouring states, Tennessee, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana pay more (up to $50,290 in Tennessee) and Mississippi pays less (down to $37,820 in Mississippi). Arkansas employs 7,310 automotive service technicians and mechanics, 5.60 per 1,000 jobs, the 32nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.24 means the occupation is more concentrated in Arkansas than nationally.
Arkansas vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Arkansas | Hourly | $14.58 | $17.19 | $21.23 | $27.84 | $36.35 | $23.28 | 7,310 | 5.60 | 1.24 |
| Annual | $30,320 | $35,760 | $44,160 | $57,910 | $75,600 | $48,420 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.66 | $18.70 | $24.34 | $33.86 | $39.32 | $27.13 | 704,640 | – | – |
| Annual | $34,660 | $38,900 | $50,620 | $70,430 | $81,790 | $56,420 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 49th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 32nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.24
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.60
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Arkansas's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Arkansas
7 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Arkansas publish a row for automotive service technicians and mechanics, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $24.27 | $50,490 | $34,930 | $82,370 | 2,980 | 4.87 | 1.08 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $22.52 | $46,840 | $31,140 | $77,710 | 1,520 | 5.51 | 1.22 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $22.18 | $46,130 | $30,770 | $78,280 | 2,160 | 6.02 | 1.33 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $21.61 | $44,940 | $29,460 | $75,870 | 410 | 7.05 | 1.56 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $21.55 | $44,830 | $30,030 | $75,320 | 350 | 5.72 | 1.26 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $20.21 | $42,030 | $30,270 | $67,360 | 550 | 5.78 | 1.28 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $19.44 | $40,430 | $29,710 | $72,350 | 260 | 6.62 | 1.46 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $20.00 | $41,600 | $29,970 | $74,990 | 750 | 6.31 | 1.39 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $18.80 | $39,090 | $29,020 | $74,360 | 540 | 4.59 | 1.01 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $18.21 | $37,870 | $29,410 | $71,830 | 510 | 5.92 | 1.31 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $18.09 | $37,630 | $30,020 | $62,400 | 420 | 6.11 | 1.35 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (every state ranked) and the Arkansas wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Arkansas estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.