Electricians Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,130 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $29,920
90th percentile $74,920
Employed locally 900
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,920
    25th
    $39,510
    50th (median)
    $47,130
    75th
    $63,690
    90th
    $74,920

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Related occupations in East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $39,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,220
    Structural Iron and Steel Workers $35,920
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $46,020
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in East Arkansas is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.44 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in East Arkansas is 24.4% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $29,920 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,510.