SOC 49-2095 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay — Arkansas
Arkansas · 1 metro areas compared
At $101,120, median pay for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in Arkansas tracks the national median of $103,020 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $101,120, median pay for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in Arkansas tracks the national median of $103,020 closely. Pay ranges from under $70,860 at the tenth percentile to more than $113,970 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $79,750 to $105,750.
Employment stands at 260, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Arkansas ranks number 27th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Little Rock records the highest median at $94,050. Of the 673 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 57th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,860 | −31.2% |
| 25th | $79,750 | −22.6% |
| Median (50th) | $101,120 | −1.8% |
| 75th | $105,750 | +2.6% |
| 90th | $113,970 | +10.6% |
| Mean | $94,990 | −7.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Rock | $94,050 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $101,120 goes as far as $116,364 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$101,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$116,364US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,120 a year, 1.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $70,860 to $113,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 27th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Little Rock, at $94,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $101,120, or $48.62 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $103,020, so pay in Arkansas is 1.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arkansas earns more than $113,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $70,860 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Little Rock, at $94,050 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Arkansas. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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