Elevator mechanic salary in Arkansas
Median $29.58 an hour for 60 elevator mechanics, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 2000 and the state's own outlook.
Elevator mechanic pay in Arkansas: the full range
Arkansas ranks 36th of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 36th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $34.04). 60 elevator mechanics work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.8× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $18.21 – $26.99 | $37,870 – $56,140 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $26.99 – $50.96 | $56,140 – $106,000 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $50.96 – $51.37 | $106,000 – $106,860 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Elevator mechanic wages in Arkansas over time
Table
| Year | Arkansas $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $19.75 | $36.92 | $22.78 | — |
| 2001 | $20.49 | $37.25 | $24.82 | — |
| 2002 | $22.00 | $39.37 | $25.99 | — |
| 2003 | $25.61 | $44.81 | $26.90 | 60 |
| 2004 | $25.80 | $43.97 | $28.23 | 60 |
| 2014 | $32.56 | $44.28 | $37.80 | 30 |
| 2015 | $33.89 | $46.03 | $38.88 | 60 |
| 2016 | $33.30 | $44.67 | $37.93 | 90 |
| 2017 | $24.43 | $32.09 | $38.21 | 110 |
| 2018 | $31.33 | $40.17 | $38.36 | 80 |
| 2020 | $31.18 | $38.79 | $42.57 | — |
| 2021 | $22.78 | $27.07 | $47.05 | 80 |
| 2022 | $31.26 | $34.39 | $47.60 | 50 |
| 2023 | $36.70 | $38.78 | $49.24 | 100 |
| 2024 | $28.95 | $29.71 | $51.24 | 100 |
| 2025 | $29.58 | $29.58 | $52.84 | 60 |
In today's dollars, the median elevator mechanic wage in Arkansas changed by -35.7% over the last ten years of data.
Are there more elevator mechanic jobs in Arkansas?
BLS counted 60 elevator mechanics in Arkansas in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 43%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for elevator mechanics in Arkansas
Arkansas's labor market agency projects the number of elevator mechanics in the state to change by +8.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 90 to 100, with about 10 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +5.7% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 60 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Arkansas labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
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Questions this page answers
How much do elevator mechanics make in Arkansas?
The median elevator mechanic in Arkansas earned $29.58 an hour ($61,530 a year) in May 2025, 44% below the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $26.99–$50.96; the top 10% earn more than $51.37.
Where does Arkansas rank for elevator mechanic pay?
Arkansas ranks 36th of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $29.58 an hour, and 36th after adjusting for Arkansas's cost of living (BEA price parity 86.9, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in Arkansas?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a elevator mechanic classification for most Arkansas counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many elevator mechanics work in Arkansas?
BLS counted 60 elevator mechanics in Arkansas in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.30; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is elevator mechanic work growing in Arkansas?
Arkansas's labor market agency projects +8.5% growth for elevator mechanics between 2024 and 2034, from 90 to 100 jobs.
How many elevator mechanic openings a year are there in Arkansas?
Arkansas projects about 10 openings a year for elevator mechanics over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 1,900 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arkansas and metro areas, SOC 47-4021. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Arkansas labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.