Electricians pay range in Fayetteville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,120 or more. The middle half of electricians in Fayetteville earn between $39,110 and $62,930.
- $36K10th
- $39K25th
- $49KMedian
- $63K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,990 | $4,499 | $25.96 |
| Median | $49,230 | $4,102 | $23.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,110 | $3,259 | $18.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,930 | $5,244 | $30.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Fayetteville vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Electricians in Fayetteville earn about the same as the Arkansas average ($53,470) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $53,990 | $49,230 | $35,680 | $74,120 | 1,810 |
| Arkansas | $53,470 | $49,070 | $34,910 | $74,460 | 7,500 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Fayetteville
On the average salary of $53,990, a single filer in Fayetteville takes home about $44,051 a year, or $3,671 a month and $1,694 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Is Fayetteville a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fayetteville area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.4), so the average $53,990 buys what about $59,100 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Fayetteville ($46,610). A typical home costs $368,497, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Arkansas cities
Fayetteville ranks 1st of 5 Arkansas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fayetteville$53,990
- Fort Smith$53,780
- Little Rock$51,710
- Jonesboro$51,600
- Hot Springs$48,030
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Fayetteville: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Fayetteville?
$25.96 an hour on average, and $23.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Fayetteville?
About $44,051 a year ($3,671 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,990. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do electricians earn more in Fayetteville than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR (22220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.35, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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